Horner says he'd return to F1 only with a Ferrari offer

Christian Horner, who lost his position as Red Bull team principal in the summer of 2025, has revealed that only one opportunity would tempt him back to Formula 1 — an offer from Ferrari.

Horner said he no longer wants to work simply as a hired employee without any ownership stake in a team. He pointed out that he spent 21 years sitting right by the pit wall, and does not wish to repeat that experience unless any new role came with a share of the team.

Ferrari as a dream

According to Horner, Ferrari is the biggest brand in Formula 1 and working there would be his dream job. He described the Italian team as a "sleeping giant" — a brand with huge potential that is currently not being fully realised.

Ferrari has gone without a drivers' or constructors' championship title since 2008. This season, Lewis Hamilton sits third in the drivers' standings, while Charles Leclerc is fifth. In the constructors' championship, Ferrari holds second place, though leaders Mercedes have built a substantial points advantage.

Search so far unsuccessful

Since his departure from Red Bull, Horner has reportedly been looking for a way back into Formula 1, including exploring the possibility of buying a stake in a team. So far, however, he has not found the opportunity he was hoping for.