Horner aims for 1.5 billion pound F1 comeback - report

      "All that occupies your mind is the thought of his return."

      Christian Horner may be on the verge of an impressive Formula 1 comeback by leading a new or acquired team valued at over 1.5 billion pounds, as reported by The Times of London. The publication indicates that the former Red Bull leader has been approached by affluent investors "keen to partner," providing him with sufficient funds to buy a complete team - though not one of the top four most expensive established teams.

      After his departure from Red Bull, Horner reportedly desires ownership control instead of a team principal position, and he has dismissed the idea of relocating to Italy full-time despite recent associations with Ferrari. According to The Times, the 51-year-old is eligible to return to the paddock starting in April 2026 following the resolution of his contract, and both FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali would be supportive of his return. The article concludes that Horner "could return with more authority than ever."

      On the other hand, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes Horner will eventually reappear on the grid. "It’s clear that when someone like him departs, all you consider is that he’ll come back," Wolff stated. "The world changes swiftly. I believe he will return, but the timing and location are uncertain. Perhaps he became too prominent within his team. A person should be able to look at themselves in the mirror each night and think: ‘Have I been a bit of a fool today?’ This type of self-reflection helps keep you grounded while you’re winning races and the cameras are focused on you."