He has already been linked to a buy-in at Alpine,<\/a> though this looks unlikely after Mercedes threw its hat into the ring on this 24% stake.<\/p>\n Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n
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According to The Race, Horner has now been in talks with Chinese manufacturer BYD, following an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival.<\/p>\n
Horner has already caused a stir with visits to the MotoGP paddock at Jerez, and Formula E in Monaco; the latter coincided with the Cannes Film Festival.<\/p>\n
BYD is reportedly exploring two possibilities to enter F1, either as a fully-fledged 12th team, or through a 100% takeover of an existing outfit.<\/p>\n
Horner\u2019s ambitions to return to the F1 paddock are known to either include a financial stake in a squad or power to the same level he previously had at Red Bull.<\/p>\n
The timeline for a BYD entry is unclear, with the Chinese car maker needing to go through F1\u2019s entry process if the series wanted to open it up again.<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s also unclear how the forecasted return to V8s and a scaling back of electrification from 2031 will impact BYD\u2019s plans.<\/p>\n
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Horner has been out of a job in F1 since being sacked by Red Bull in July last year<\/p>\n
On the prospect of a Chinese manufacturer joining the F1 grid, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said last year: \u201cIf there is a Chinese [manufacturer interested], and I will speak on behalf of FOM, they will agree to that, because it is about sustaining the business.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf there is a team from China, let’s say, and FOM approved it, and I am 100% they will approve it, wouldn’t it make more money with China coming in? I believe, yes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Stella Li, BYD\u2019s executive vice president, recently told SportMediaset: \u201cI like Formula 1 because it’s about passion, culture and people dream of being in Formula 1\u2026it’s something we’re discussing.<\/p>\n
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The Chinese EV market has boomed in recent years, with Western manufacturers facing financial problems as the demand cheaper electric and hybrid vehicles for China soars.<\/p>\n
F1\u2019s own success has made it a hugely attractive prospect for car brands, with Honda, Audi and Ford all joining the grid this season.<\/p>\n
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