Christian Horner’s presence at a MotoGP race has sparked speculation about his potential venture into the world of two-wheeled motorsport. The former Red Bull team principal was seen at the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez, hinting at a shift in focus to the premier class of motorcycle racing.
After parting ways with Red Bull last year, the 52-year-old has been exploring avenues to re-enter the Formula 1 scene. Despite rumors linking him to roles at Aston Martin and Alpine, Horner has yet to secure a position within the F1 paddock.
Toto Wolff, a former rival from Mercedes, suggested that Horner’s return to F1 could face obstacles due to past conflicts within the sport. MotoGP, now under the ownership of F1’s parent company Liberty Media, could offer Horner a fresh start.
During the weekend, Horner spent time in the factory Honda garage, engaging in discussions with Honda Racing Corporation CEO Koji Watanabe and meeting with key figures from Ducati, the reigning world champions.
Expressing his admiration for MotoGP, Horner mentioned his long-standing affinity with Honda, which powered Red Bull’s engines during Max Verstappen’s successful F1 campaigns. When asked about the possibility of owning a team, Horner shared his interest in exploring different forms of motorsport and learning more about MotoGP.
Meanwhile, Wolff’s involvement with Mercedes potentially complicates Horner’s path back to F1, as both parties are considering investments in Alpine. Despite any perceived rivalry, Wolff clarified that their decisions are based on different perspectives and that no conclusions have been reached yet.
If Horner chooses to venture into MotoGP, he would follow in the footsteps of ex-Haas boss Guenther Steiner, who recently led a consortium to acquire the Red Bull KTM Tech3 team. Horner observed an exciting MotoGP sprint race, won by Marc Marquez, and is expected to attend the main Grand Prix event on Sunday.
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