Christian Horner, a central figure in Formula 1 for the past two decades, has stunned fans by announcing his exit from the Red Bull organisation. Speculation is now swirling about where he will land next, with one former driver proposing an unexpected “future destination” for the veteran boss.
Although rumours have linked Horner to powerhouse squads such as Ferrari and Alpine, the 51-year-old insists he has no intention of sliding over to a rival garage. Still, Karun Chandhok, who raced in F1 during the early 2000s, points to Alpine as a plausible stopping place if Horner re-enters the sport after a break.
Chandhok reasoned that the teams British headquarters near Horner family in Milton Keynes makes the option especially appealing. With Alpine publicly searching for a new team principal, he argues Horner seasoned know-how could guide the squad toward greater success.
After twenty years steering Red Bull through the highs and lows of Formula One, Christian Horners sudden exit raises questions about his future. Will he pause for long, absorbing time in the paddock rather than under its pressure, or does he already eye another grid slot and talk with a fresh outfit?
The paddock now watches closely, knowing that leaving Red Bull closes a defining chapter yet also opens a blank page ready to be filled with new ambitions and, perhaps, more trophies.