Stroll closes the door on a return for Horner in F1 - report.

      "There are no plans at all for Christian"

      Christian Horner's attempts to secure a new position in Formula 1 seem to have come to a standstill, as Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll has reportedly dismissed any prospects for the former Red Bull leader's involvement. According to the Japanese publication AS-Web, Horner, who departed Red Bull earlier this year amid ongoing challenges, had been in discussions with Stroll about either taking over team leadership from Andy Cowell or investing in the Silverstone team. Cowell noted that those discussions did not progress.

      "The subject was raised in the media session yesterday," Cowell mentioned in Singapore. "I spoke with Lawrence this morning to see what he knows. It seems Christian has reached out to nearly every team owner by now, so you can direct that question to them."

      "I can state clearly that there are no plans for Christian to be involved in any operational or investment role in the future."

      Sources within Aston Martin confirmed that Stroll directly contacted senior staff to dispel the rumors and reassure them that Horner would not be taking on any position. The Japanese report also indicates that Horner proposed a lucrative sponsorship deal along with a group of investors interested in acquiring a minority stake in Aston Martin, but only on the condition that he would have full authority as CEO and team principal, a request Stroll firmly declined.

      Additionally, the report mentions that Horner has reached out to shareholders of several other F1 teams, including Cadillac, Haas, Audi, and Williams, but with similar outcomes.