Christian Horner is said to be a contender to take over from Andy Cowell as the team principal of Aston Martin following rumors of Cowell’s potential dismissal post the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The 56-year-old former head of Red Bull has been exploring a return to Formula 1 since leaving his previous position in July.
After a challenging Las Vegas GP, RacingNews365 reported that Cowell was on the verge of being removed from his role at Aston Martin, as the team is currently struggling in seventh place in the Constructors’ Championship, just eight points ahead of Sauber in ninth. The report suggested that Andreas Seidl, a former McLaren and Sauber executive, was the frontrunner for the position.
Despite this, BBC Sport indicated that Horner is also being considered as a possible successor to Cowell. The renowned former Red Bull team principal has been linked to various teams since his departure from the sport in July, including Ferrari, Haas, and Alpine, making this opportunity potentially the most significant since his exit.
Rumors of Horner’s potential move to Aston Martin emerged before the Singapore Grand Prix, but were promptly denied by Cowell, who made it clear that his team had no intentions of engaging with the 52-year-old.
If Horner does return to the grid with Aston Martin, it would lead to a reunion with his long-time rival Zak Brown, the CEO of McLaren Racing, who had previously commented on Horner’s career evolution and the changes he perceives in him.
Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, Horner’s former team, Red Bull, celebrated a victory as Max Verstappen secured a crucial win, keeping his hopes alive in the Drivers’ Championship race. The McLaren cars faced disqualification after failing post-race inspections, resulting in Verstappen closing in on Norris at the top of the standings as the competition moves to Qatar.
