Christian Horner looks set to make a move as speculation grows over the future of Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur. Rumours suggest that the Frenchman’s position could be at risk despite his recent multi-year contract, potentially opening the door for Horner to return to the Formula 1 paddock.
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The 51-year-old former Red Bull boss lives in a £9.2 million mansion with his wife, Spice Girl Geri Halliwell-Horner, in Marston Saint Lawrence near Banbury. Horner stepped down from his role at Red Bull last month after two decades of service, reportedly receiving an £80 million payout following a highly successful tenure that included eight drivers’ world championships and six constructors’ titles.
According to reports, Horner is being courted by Ferrari as well as other teams, signalling that he may be considering a new chapter in his career. Despite Vasseur recently signing a new deal, whispers of a possible no-confidence vote have intensified, suggesting that his position is far from secure.
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Planet F1 notes that Ferrari chairman John Elkann had to publicly issue a vote of confidence in Vasseur less than three months after the Frenchman’s contract renewal. Yet, with ongoing team struggles and growing media criticism, Vasseur may be on borrowed time at Maranello, leaving Horner as a potential successor.
