Christian Horner Eyes Alpine Stake as Path Back to F1
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- Christian Horner was dismissed from Red Bull after the British Grand Prix in July 2025, ending a 20‑year tenure.
- Christian Horner accepted a reduced £75 million payout to secure a shorter non‑compete period, which has now expired.
- Alpine received interest from an investment group that includes Horner to purchase its 24% stake owned by Otro Capital.
- Mercedes, led by Toto Wolff, also expressed interest in the same Alpine stake.
- Zak Brown has been a key ally for Horner’s Alpine bid and opposes the A/B team model in F1.
Why it matters: Alpine’s 24% stake is on the market, and Horner’s possible acquisition has the potential to give him more power than at Red Bull, while Mercedes’ competing interest intensifies the battle for F1 influence.
