Is Christian Horner making a comeback to Formula 1 or not? This has been the hot topic of speculation lately. The Brit seemed to take a step forward with reports of an Alpine shareholder interested in selling their shares in the French team to Horner. However, it appears that any potential sale has now been postponed. Horner may not be able to make an offer until September, pushing his quick F1 return off the table.
Christian Horner certainly hasn’t ruled out the idea of returning to Formula 1. Back in December, reports surfaced that the Brit was in talks with Alpine, and Aston Martin had previously shown interest in collaborating with the former Red Bull team principal. At Alpine, investment fund Otro Capital is even considering selling their stake in the team to Horner, potentially paving the way for him to become a co-owner of the French outfit.
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While the elements for Horner’s return are in place, it seems the Brit can’t just jump back in. According to PlanetF1, Otro Capital can only sell their shares three years after acquiring them, and only with approval from parent company Renault. This is reportedly stated in Renault’s own corporate documents. Otro Capital acquired their shares on September 13, 2023, meaning Horner won’t be able to make a serious offer to the investment fund for another nine months.
