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Is ex-Red Bull F1 team boss Christian Horner eyeing a move into MotoGP?
Christian Horner has caused a stir with an appearance at the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday
Ex-Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner says MotoGP is going through “a really interesting time” under new ownership, as he makes an intriguing visit to Jerez.
Horner served as Red Bull’s team principal in F1 from its debut in 2005 until 2025, with the Briton helming the squad through four world titles with Sebastian Vettel and four with Max Verstappen.
The veteran team boss was ousted from his role midway through 2025, amid declining results for Red Bull as well as rising tensions within the camp and an investigation into inappropriate behaviour in 2024.
Horner has been linked to a return to F1 through the purchase of a stake in Alpine, though this looks like a harder avenue now amid Mercedes interest in the same acquisition.
He noted earlier this year that he had “unfinished business” in F1.
Could Horner make a move into MotoGP?
Horner has now caused a stir with a rare appearance to the MotoGP paddock on Saturday at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Liberty Media’s ownership of MotoGP has brought it under the same umbrella as F1, with greater investment opportunities in the two-wheel series emerging as a result.
The most notable example of this is ex-Haas F1 team boss Guenther Steiner heading a consortium that bought Tech3 for €20m last year.
Horner, who is visiting Jerez with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, was asked by the MotoGP world feed if making a similar move was something he is considering.
“Well, I’ve always been a big fan of MotoGP and while I’ve got a little bit of time, I thought it was a good opportunity to come down and have a look at the championship,” he said.
“Obviously, it’s under new ownership now, in common with Formula 1, and it’s great to see the bikes and how they’ve evolved.
“I was last at a MotoGP race, I think, in Estoril in 2005, so it’s been a while.
“I think it’s a really interesting time for MotoGP. It’s going through a period of change under new ownership as well. So, I wanted to come here and see a little bit for myself.”
He added: “I mean, it’s great racing, it’s a great show.
“The riders are incredible, the bikes are incredible. It’s only when you get to see it live that you appreciate how insane these machines are.
“I think as a sport, it has so much to offer.
“So, hopefully the Liberty guys, with the experience they have in Formula 1 will be able to lean into that.
“I know Stefano [Domenicali] is very passionate, I’m here with him today. So, there’s going to be some synergies there for sure.”
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Christian Horner has caused a stir with an appearance at the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday
Ex-Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner says MotoGP is going through “a really interesting time” under new ownership, as he makes an intriguing visit to Jerez.
Horner served as Red Bull’s team principal in F1 from its debut in 2005 until 2025, with the Briton helming the squad through four world titles with Sebastian Vettel and four with Max Verstappen.
The veteran team boss was ousted from his role midway through 2025, amid declining results for Red Bull as well as rising tensions within the camp and an investigation into inappropriate behaviour in 2024.
Horner has been linked to a return to F1 through the purchase of a stake in Alpine, though this looks like a harder avenue now amid Mercedes interest in the same acquisition.
He noted earlier this year that he had “unfinished business” in F1.
Could Horner make a move into MotoGP?
Horner has now caused a stir with a rare appearance to the MotoGP paddock on Saturday at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Liberty Media’s ownership of MotoGP has brought it under the same umbrella as F1, with greater investment opportunities in the two-wheel series emerging as a result.
The most notable example of this is ex-Haas F1 team boss Guenther Steiner heading a consortium that bought Tech3 for €20m last year.
Horner, who is visiting Jerez with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, was asked by the MotoGP world feed if making a similar move was something he is considering.
“Well, I’ve always been a big fan of MotoGP and while I’ve got a little bit of time, I thought it was a good opportunity to come down and have a look at the championship,” he said.
“Obviously, it’s under new ownership now, in common with Formula 1, and it’s great to see the bikes and how they’ve evolved.
“I was last at a MotoGP race, I think, in Estoril in 2005, so it’s been a while.
“I think it’s a really interesting time for MotoGP. It’s going through a period of change under new ownership as well. So, I wanted to come here and see a little bit for myself.”
He added: “I mean, it’s great racing, it’s a great show.
“The riders are incredible, the bikes are incredible. It’s only when you get to see it live that you appreciate how insane these machines are.
“I think as a sport, it has so much to offer.
“So, hopefully the Liberty guys, with the experience they have in Formula 1 will be able to lean into that.
“I know Stefano [Domenicali] is very passionate, I’m here with him today. So, there’s going to be some synergies there for sure.”
Ex-Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner says MotoGP is going through “a really interesting time” under new ownership, as he makes an intriguing visit to Jerez.
Horner served as Red Bull’s team principal in F1 from its debut in 2005 until 2025, with the Briton helming the squad through four world titles with Sebastian Vettel and four with Max Verstappen.
The veteran team boss was ousted from his role midway through 2025, amid declining results for Red Bull as well as rising tensions within the camp and an investigation into inappropriate behaviour in 2024.
Horner has been linked to a return to F1 through the purchase of a stake in Alpine, though this looks like a harder avenue now amid Mercedes interest in the same acquisition.
He noted earlier this year that he had “unfinished business” in F1.
Could Horner make a move into MotoGP?
Horner has now caused a stir with a rare appearance to the MotoGP paddock on Saturday at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Liberty Media’s ownership of MotoGP has brought it under the same umbrella as F1, with greater investment opportunities in the two-wheel series emerging as a result.
The most notable example of this is ex-Haas F1 team boss Guenther Steiner heading a consortium that bought Tech3 for €20m last year.
Horner, who is visiting Jerez with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, was asked by the MotoGP world feed if making a similar move was something he is considering.
“Well, I’ve always been a big fan of MotoGP and while I’ve got a little bit of time, I thought it was a good opportunity to come down and have a look at the championship,” he said.
“Obviously, it’s under new ownership now, in common with Formula 1, and it’s great to see the bikes and how they’ve evolved.
“I was last at a MotoGP race, I think, in Estoril in 2005, so it’s been a while.
“I think it’s a really interesting time for MotoGP. It’s going through a period of change under new ownership as well. So, I wanted to come here and see a little bit for myself.”
He added: “I mean, it’s great racing, it’s a great show.
“The riders are incredible, the bikes are incredible. It’s only when you get to see it live that you appreciate how insane these machines are.
“I think as a sport, it has so much to offer.
“So, hopefully the Liberty guys, with the experience they have in Formula 1 will be able to lean into that.
“I know Stefano [Domenicali] is very passionate, I’m here with him today. So, there’s going to be some synergies there for sure.”
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