{"id":631127,"date":"2026-04-26T02:11:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T02:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/631127\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T02:11:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T02:11:09","slug":"ex-f1-boss-christian-horner-breaks-silence-after-warm-welcome-back-to-the-paddock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/631127\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-F1 boss Christian Horner breaks silence after ‘warm welcome’ back to the paddock"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christian Horner has revealed his ‘warm welcome’ back to the racing paddock after the axed F1 boss was spotted at a recent Moto GP race. <\/p>\n

\nThe Brit was a featured guest at this weekend\u2019s Spanish Grand Prix at the Jerez circuit, where he shared his genuine admiration for the bikes and was pictured alongside Honda Racing Company CEO Koji Watanabe<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\nSince leaving Red Bull in the summer of 2025, Horner has stepped away from an official role<\/a> in the world of motorsport and has been absent figure in the racing paddock. <\/p>\n

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\nAlthough rumours have linked him with a potential move to Alpine<\/a>, alongside Audi and Aston Martin, Horner now has the freedom to explore different racing disciplines. <\/p>\n

\nThis newfound flexibility gave him the chance to visit the MotoGP paddock – a sport that, as of April 2026, is entirely under the control of F1’s owners Liberty Media<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\nF1 HEADLINES: McLaren want Red Bull contract halted, Verstappen calls the shots<\/a> <\/p>\n

Horner back in the paddock in Spain<\/p>\n

\nDuring an interview with Ziggo Sport at the Spanish circuit, Horner was asked whether his presence signalled a possible future move into the top tier of motorsport. <\/p>\n

\nHorner brushed off the speculation, emphasising instead his genuine love for the racing spectacle. He said: “I\u2019ve always been a fan of the bikes. Watching them hit such incredible speeds on a straightaway is truly astonishing. <\/p>\n

\n“Now that I have some spare time, it\u2019s a real pleasure to come and watch MotoGP.” <\/p>\n

\nHorner also noted that Liberty Media\u2019s acquisition of the sport has contributed to a strategic synergy, making his visit to the paddock even more inviting. <\/p>\n

\nHe continued: “Since they own Formula 1 too, I received a very warm welcome. I\u2019m simply here to take it all in. <\/p>\n

\n“MotoGP is an incredible sport. These riders are absolutely passionate about what they do, and it\u2019s a thrill to witness it first-hand.” <\/p>\n

\nREAD MORE: Hire Horner and fix Newey, the Aston Martin farce has gone on long enough<\/a><\/p>\n

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