Christian Horner had “exploratory” discussions with the HAA concerning the potential return for System 1, confirmed workforce boss Ayao Komatsu.
Horner’s System 1 future is likely one of the greatest subjects within the ultimate months of the 2025 season.
He was kicked out to Crimson Bull in July and changed by Laurent Mekies.
The 51-year-old formally left the corporate in September and is evaluating his choices for returning to sports activities in 2026.
In line with the BBC, Horner wish to have an influence like Toto Wolff if he returns to System 1. That is greater than a workforce principal’s function.
The opportunity of stockholding or possession is what he desires.
This narrows his potential choices for Haas, Aston Martin, or Alpine.
Previous to the Singapore Grand Prix, Komatsu confirmed that Horner had approached the American workforce, however mentioned the lecture had not made any progress past the preliminary dialog.
“It is true that he approached us and certainly one of our friends had one thing exploratory,” Komatsu informed reporters in Singapore.
“But it surely was that. I’ve not gone any additional. I’ve nothing extra to say about it.”
Haas proprietor Gene Haas has been reluctant to promote the workforce for a few years regardless of exterior curiosity.
The workforce has not but gained the rostrum since becoming a member of the grid in 2016.
Komatsu changed Guenther Steiner because the workforce principal firstly of the 2024 F1 season.
Since taking up, Haas has returned to a stable midfield outfit and just lately joined forces with Toyota as a part of a technical partnership.
Different choices from Horner
The primary alternate options to Horners apart from Haas are Alpine and Aston Martin.
He has an in depth relationship with Flavio Briatore, who returned to Enstone final yr as Alpine’s government advisor.
Totowolf and Christian Horner
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Renault, who owns Alpine, claims that regardless of the unlucky type of driving, he continues to decide to System 1.
Aston Martin is one other chance, with workforce principal Andy Cowell refusing to eradicate Horner’s transfer.
“I believe Christian information converse for itself. He is a fantastic competitor. I believe it is dependent upon Christians to unravel what he desires to do,” Cowell mentioned as RN365 quoted.
“He may wish to transfer away from sports activities. He may wish to do one thing else in sports activities, however that is dependent upon Christians, proper?”
Horner’s spectacular CV makes him an asset to the System One workforce.
Nevertheless, his need for extra energy and autonomy might make his return extra sophisticated.
