Only Ron Dennis won more F1 races as a team principal than Horner, but the British Grand Prix<\/a> was the final nail in the coffin for the 51-year-old.<\/p>\n Max Verstappen<\/a> finished a distant fifth after a compromising car set-up designed to maximise his performance in qualifying was virtually impossible to handle in wet conditions.<\/p>\n Yuki Tsunoda finished last once again<\/a>, leaving Red Bull fourth in the constructors\u2019 championship<\/a> and Horner\u2019s position in the team untenable.<\/p>\n Position Constructors’ Standings PointsPts 1 460 2 222 3 210 4 172 5 59 6 41 7 36 8 36 9 29 10 19 <\/p>\n However, that hasn\u2019t stopped Horner from immediately being linked to other positions in the F1 paddock.<\/p>\n Horner has been suggested as a potential part-owner of Alpine<\/a>, with Renault potentially considering selling a stake in the team.<\/p>\n Another option touted has been taking over from Fred Vasseur<\/a> as team principal of Ferrari<\/a>.<\/p>\n Vasseur\u2019s position has been under threat at Ferrari<\/a>, but journalist Ralf Bach believes that the Frenchman is safe for now, ruling out a potential next step for Horner.<\/p>\n READ MORE: All to know about sacked Red Bull team principal Christian Horner with net worth<\/a><\/p>\n Bach was asked on the F1 Insider YouTube channel about Vasseur\u2019s future and whether Ferrari were likely to find a replacement, and he explained: \u201cYes, it seems they won\u2019t find one and will have to keep him, which is sensible.<\/p>\n \u201cI always said that he needs more time; you can\u2019t throw him away after just two [three] years.<\/p>\n \u201cFor example, Jean Todt and Michael Schumacher also thought about it for a long time.<\/p>\n \u201cIn principle, he already has all the ingredients needed to be successful in the long term, but he also has to be given more time.<\/p>\n \u201cBut he\u2019s not stupid; he has probably already noticed that [Antonello] Colleta, the head of Le Mans, has been asked about the Le Mans project.<\/p>\n CategoryLewis HamiltonCharles Leclerc2025 points103119Grand Prix results29Grand Prix qualifying48Grand Prix wins00Grand Prix poles00Grand Prix podiums03Best finish4th3rdDisqualifications11Retirements00Retirements (classified finish)00Fastest laps00Grand Prix points finishes98Sprint results20Sprint Qualifying11Sprint wins10Sprint poles10Sprint podiums20The 2025 F1 teammate head-to-head battle of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc<\/p>\n \u201cI heard he\u2019d rather not go into Formula 1; it\u2019s too much of a high-flyer. He is very happy with what he has right now. That means he doesn\u2019t have to force anything.<\/p>\n \u201cChristian Horner is not an issue. I think Horner would like to, but he isn\u2019t [an option].<\/p>\n \u201cI think Vasseur staying is sensible. He is the right one for Ferrari, perhaps because there are no alternatives.<\/p>\n \u201cThey will have to extend his contract soon, which is about to expire. If they don\u2019t do that, he\u2019ll no longer have a contract; it\u2019s that simple.<\/p>\n \u201cI think they will do it, especially as he has the support of both drivers. Leclerc and Hamilton say they want to continue working with Vasseur because he\u2019s the right one; that definitely helps.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Red](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2186991854-1-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC\/AFP via Getty ImagesFred Vasseur set for Ferrari contract extension amid Christian Horner rumours<\/p>\n