Horner: F1 return not a necessity, Ferrari dreams misconstrued

Christian Horner, the former Red Bull team boss, has indicated that he is at peace with his Formula One career potentially being over. He described his recent speaking tour, launched to promote his book "Drive," as a reflection on his extensive career in the sport. Despite past controversies, Horner focused on his journey with Red Bull, from their entry into Formula One to his exit in 2025.

Horner addressed rumors linking him to Ferrari, clarifying that his comments about the iconic Italian team were misconstrued. He stated that while Ferrari holds a special aura in F1, it was never his personal dream job, and he felt he had inadvertently put Ferrari's current team principal, Fred Vasseur, under pressure.

The 52-year-old spoke about pivotal moments in his career, including attracting design guru Adrian Newey and his relationships with drivers Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. He also reflected on the team's evolution after the passing of Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz in 2022.

Horner expressed pride in the development and early victories of Red Bull's power unit project, which began in 2021. He noted that despite skepticism, the engine had achieved success in its 16th race, earning appreciation from Red Bull's shareholders. Horner suggested that while he would consider returning to F1 if the right opportunity arose, he is content if his journey in the sport has concluded.