Christian Horner is reportedly being considered as a potential replacement for Andy Cowell as the team principal of Aston Martin. The 56-year-old is rumored to be on the verge of losing his position after the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Horner, the former head of Red Bull, has been eager to return to Formula 1 since leaving in July.
After a challenging race in Las Vegas, RacingNews365 reported that Cowell’s tenure at Aston Martin was in jeopardy due to the team’s struggles in the Constructors’ Championship, where they currently sit in seventh place, just eight points ahead of Sauber in ninth. The report suggested that Andreas Seidl, a former McLaren and Sauber executive, was the frontrunner to take over.
Despite this, BBC Sport revealed that Horner is also in contention to replace Cowell. Horner, a well-known figure in Formula 1, has been linked to various teams following his departure in July, including Ferrari, Haas, and Alpine. If he lands the role at Aston Martin, it could be his most significant opportunity since leaving his previous position.
Rumors of Horner joining Aston Martin surfaced before the Singapore Grand Prix, but Cowell promptly dismissed them, stating that there were no plans to involve Horner in any capacity with the team. However, if Horner does return to Formula 1 with Aston Martin, it would lead to a reunion with his rival Zak Brown, the CEO of McLaren, who had previously criticized Horner’s recent behavior and success.
Meanwhile, Horner’s former team, Red Bull, celebrated success in Las Vegas as Max Verstappen claimed victory, keeping his championship hopes alive. Verstappen overtook Lando Norris on the first corner and went on to win by a substantial margin. However, McLaren faced setbacks as both their cars were disqualified post-race, allowing Verstappen to close the gap in the championship standings.
Overall, the potential reshuffling of team principals in Formula 1 and the intense competition among top teams continue to make headlines as the season progresses.