Aston Martin Chief Asserts Horner Is Contacting 'Each F1 Team Principal' in Formula One for a Job

The former Red Bull leader Christian Horner has been undertaking a determined push to make a return to F1, with Aston Martin's team principal, Andy Cowell, claiming that Horner had recently been in contact with “almost every team owner”.

Exit Agreement Allow Early Return

Horner was let go by Red Bull in July and his departure from the team allows him to rejoin in the first segment of next year. Aston Martin are viewed as a possible option for Horner, who claimed 14 titles with Red Bull during his 20 years in charge, but Cowell, who also serves as CEO of the team, stated firmly they had no interest.

“It appears that Christian is calling nearly every team owner at the moment,” he said at the Singapore GP. “I can clearly say there are no intentions for the participation of Christian in an operational or investment role in the future.”

Keen Return Following Turbulent Departure

Horner is believed to be eager to come back to the sport. His time at Red Bull concluded after a 18-month of upheaval that had commenced when he was was alleged to have engaged in “improper conduct” by a staff member. Allegations which he disputed and for which he was cleared two times by an external inquiry.

Haas F1 Also Approached

Ahead of the Grand Prix in Singapore started, the Haas boss, Ayao Komatsu, also said Horner reached out with his team. “It is true that he contacted us,” he said. “One of our team members had an preliminary chat and that was all. Nothing progressed. It is over.”

Marina Bay Practice See Varied Outcomes

In practice sessions at the Marina Bay circuit, Fernando Alonso led the time sheets in the first session, but in the truer-to-life evening second free practice, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was quickest.

His championship competitor Lando Norris, however, toiled to little effect under the lights. He fell behind after suffering front wing damage when Charles Leclerc pulled out into the McLaren in the pits, and could manage only fifth, nearly a 0.5 seconds down on Piastri, making the British driver disappointed at his performance. “The car is not half-a-second off, my driving is to blame,” he told race engineer Will Joseph.