Christian Horner is reportedly being considered as a potential replacement for Aston Martin team principal Andy Cowell. The 56-year-old is rumored to be on the verge of dismissal following the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Since leaving Red Bull in July, Horner has been actively seeking a return to Formula 1.
After a challenging Las Vegas GP, RacingNews365 suggested that Cowell’s position at Aston Martin was in jeopardy due to the team’s current struggles in the Constructors’ Championship. The report identified former McLaren and Sauber executive, Andreas Seidl, as a leading candidate to take over Cowell’s role.
BBC Sport has revealed that Horner is also a contender to succeed Cowell at Aston Martin. Horner, a prominent figure in the sport, has been linked with various teams since his departure, including Ferrari, Haas, and Alpine. This opportunity could mark a significant comeback for him.
Speculation about Horner joining Aston Martin emerged before the Singapore Grand Prix but was promptly denied by Cowell, who stated that there were no plans for Horner to be involved with the team in any capacity moving forward.
If Horner does return to Formula 1 with Aston Martin, it would set the stage for a reunion with rival Zak Brown, the CEO of McLaren Racing, who recently commented on Horner’s career evolution and achievements.
Meanwhile, Red Bull had a victorious outing in Las Vegas as Max Verstappen secured a crucial win to stay in contention for the Drivers’ Championship. Despite a strong performance, both McLaren cars were disqualified post-race, allowing the four-time world champion to close the points gap to Norris as the season progresses.
