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<\/a><\/p>\nChristian Horner, Miami GP 2025
\u00a9 Red Bull<\/p>\n
Former F1 supremo Ecclestone, 94, was in the paddock at the Hungarian GP and confirmed Horner remains rattled.<\/p>\n
He’s still in shock, Ecclestone said. “But he will gradually come to terms with it and see that there are other things to do in the world.<\/p>\n
I made it clear to my friends there that they were too harsh with Christian. But they had no choice. They made a decision and carried it out.<\/p>\n
Ecclestone also suggested Horner’s deeper ambition may have been blocked, or at the heart of the problem.<\/p>\n
“What he really wanted from Red Bull was a stake in the team, to be a part owner. Unless he finds someone willing to do that, I can’t see him coming back.<\/p>\n
I don’t think Christian will return to Formula 1. He probably doesn’t want to.<\/p>\n
Horner has been loosely linked with Cadillac and Ferrari, but those doors appear closed – with Frederic Vasseur now staying at Maranello. The strongest rumour still in circulation is a possible Alpine buy-in, involving Ecclestone himself and Flavio Briatore.<\/p>\n
Asked about the Alpine speculation, Ecclestone laughed: Lewis is more likely to win an eighth title than that.<\/p>\n
One figure not mourning Horner’s departure is McLaren CEO Zak Brown, who told De Telegraaf that F1 is in a better place without him.<\/p>\n
I definitely think the competition is getting healthier now, Brown said. “Of course, there are always political aspects to this sport, but I think it sometimes went too far before.<\/p>\n
Certain accusations about our car crossed a line, he added. “I’m looking forward to competing with and against Red Bull again, just as we do against Ferrari and Mercedes. On a more collegial level, that is.<\/p>\n
I think that’s important for the wellbeing of the sport, that we can all work together. That’s not a given, but it is important when we’re discussing certain topics. That we don’t think: I’m going to use these things as a political weapon. I think we’re all in a better position now.<\/p>\n
Still, Brown isn’t ruling out a Horner comeback: He’s young, he’s a driver, he’s got a great CV.<\/p>\n
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