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Lawrence Stroll crushes rumors: Christian Horner will NOT join Aston Martin F1 team

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
November 29, 2025
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Lawrence Stroll crushes rumors: Christian Horner will NOT join Aston Martin F1 team
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Lawrence Stroll Crushes Christian Horner Rumors: Aston Martin’s Future Leadership Set in Stone!

In a dramatic twist at the Qatar Grand Prix, Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll has slammed the door shut on any speculation surrounding Christian Horner’s potential involvement with the team. Amid rampant rumors and whispers in the F1 paddock, Stroll has unequivocally stated that Horner will not be joining Aston Martin in any capacity, a message reinforced during his address to the team on Wednesday.

The background of this whirlwind began when the former Red Bull team principal, Horner, found himself at the center of discussions about his future in Formula 1. Despite denials from key figures like Andy Cowell in Singapore, the chatter intensified following Aston Martin’s announcement that Adrian Newey would step into the role of team principal for the 2026 season. As fans and insiders speculated on whether Newey could juggle the myriad responsibilities of leading an F1 team—meetings, sponsorships, media duties—Horner’s name emerged once again as a possible candidate to share that burden.

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However, sources close to the team have confirmed that Stroll made it abundantly clear that Horner’s name is off the table. During his address, he not only announced Newey’s promotion but also took decisive action to quell the swirling rumors about Horner, emphasizing that Aston Martin is moving forward without him.

While Stroll has put an end to the notion of bringing Horner on board, it remains to be seen how the responsibilities of team leadership will be handled moving forward. Newey, a titan of car design, is expected to focus heavily on the development of the 2026 vehicle, which might lead to some responsibilities being shared or delegated within the senior management team.

Mike Krack, already embedded in the Aston Martin setup, could see an expanded role, especially as he currently manages several media obligations. Other names, including former McLaren chief Andreas Seidl, continue to circulate, hinting at a fluid leadership structure as the team strategizes for the future.

Newey himself has expressed that stepping into the team principal role feels like a natural evolution, stating, “Since I’m going to be doing all the early races anyway, it doesn’t actually particularly change my workload because I’m there anyway.” He remains unfazed by the additional responsibilities, underlining his commitment to car design as his primary focus: “That’s really what I want to and need to do. That’s what gets me out of bed in the morning.”

As for Horner, the narrative is clear: he is on the lookout for a senior role within F1, ideally one that includes equity stakes. But Stroll has made it crystal clear—there will be no such opportunities at Aston Martin. The team is charting its own course, and it does not include the former Red Bull boss.

With these developments, the landscape of Formula 1 is shifting, and Aston Martin is positioning itself for a bold future. The question remains: who will step up to the plate alongside Newey as the team aims for success in the highly competitive world of F1? One thing is for certain—Christian Horner’s prospects with Aston Martin have been decisively extinguished.

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