{"id":2027898,"date":"2026-07-05T11:20:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T08:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2027898"},"modified":"2026-07-05T11:20:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T08:20:24","slug":"christian-horners-first-words-as-he-returns-to-f1-paddock-for-first-time-since-red-bull-sacking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2027898","title":{"rendered":"Christian Horner&#8217;s first words as he returns to F1 paddock for first time since Red Bull sacking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423849_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Christian Horner&#8217;s first words as he returns to F1 paddock for first time since Red Bull sacking<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Christian Horner has returned to the F1 paddock for the first time since being sacked by Red Bull.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Larkam <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-05T12:20:24+01:00\">05 Jul 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423849_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 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600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423849_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Horner was sacked last July by Red Bull<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Christian Horner has made a return to the Formula 1 paddock for the first time since his Red Bull sacking at the British Grand Prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The 52-year-old Briton was relieved from his duties as Red Bull team principal and CEO following last year\u2019s British Grand Prix at Silverstone.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Almost exactly a year since he was sacked, Horner has made a highly-anticipated return to the F1 paddock ahead of Sunday\u2019s British Grand Prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423850_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423850_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423850_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423850_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423850_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423850_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423850_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423850_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423850_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Horner takes a selfie with a fan on his arrival<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Horner is making a guest appearance as rumours continue to swirl over his future. He was accompanied by former Red Bull press officer Alice Hedworth.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s great to be back here at Silverstone,&#8221; Horner told Sky Sports F1.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Ultimately I&#8217;m a fan and the British Grand Prix is in town. I&#8217;ve not missed one since &#8217;93, so it&#8217;s good to be here.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-4194f47331e8f7ac5808b4d78dd96189f2026be9820e5b9a4b3f83cf5d85a51d\">  &#8216;No point racing like this&#8217; Max Verstappen offers blunt verdict on Red Bull&#8217;s Silverstone struggles   Kimi Antonelli storms to Silverstone pole as Ferrari pace falters <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Following his dismissal from Red Bull, Horner has been evaluating his options to make an F1 comeback, having made it clear he has unfinished business in the world championship.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Horner had been heavily linked with a potential buy-in of the Alpine F1 team, while he was also mooted as a option for Aston Martin.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Another way in could be with Chinese car manufacturer BYD, which has expressed its interest in joining the F1 grid as the 12th team.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-3ffcd0b2f133da1dc35a7671ec587dcb6d689006959adf26f014cfc634b2da4f\">  Antonelli denies Hamilton home win in Silverstone F1 sprint   \u2018We shouldn\u2019t look like clowns\u2019 &#8211; Verstappen attacks F1\u2019s Lego race <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423848_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423848_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423848_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423848_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423848_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423848_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423848_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423848_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423848_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Horner was greeted by a wall of photographers<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Horner spent time with BYD during the recent Cannes Film Festival.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>He has also been spotted making appearances at MotoGP and Formula E races.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve enjoyed my time out. I did 20 years straight with the Red Bull guys. I was obviously doing other stuff before that so it&#8217;s the first time I&#8217;ve had time to get off the hamster wheel,&#8221; Horner added.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>&#8220;For me, I would only look at doing the right thing &#8211; something that had an opportunity to win at the end of the day.<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe great thing is F1 is in such a great place and the racing has been super this year, stepping back and watching it behind the scenes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;The interest in F1 is sky-high, so there&#8217;s so much interest for people to get involved in F1. So we&#8217;ll see. I&#8217;m in no rush.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Asked about the BYD rumours, Horner said: &#8220;BYD are a huge entity, a huge company. There&#8217;s so much speculation. I think I&#8217;ve been going to every team on the grid so far. I&#8217;m just here to enjoy the race as a fan today.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Horner was also quizzed about links to Aston Martin and whether he would be up for working with Adrian Newey again.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a great British brand. Sad to see them struggling as they are,&#8221; Horner said. &#8220;There&#8217;s so much speculation. 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He was accompanied by former Red Bull press officer Alice Hedworth.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s great to be back here at Silverstone,&#8221; Horner told Sky Sports F1.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Ultimately I&#8217;m a fan and the British Grand Prix is in town. 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I was obviously doing other stuff before that so it&#8217;s the first time I&#8217;ve had time to get off the hamster wheel,&#8221; Horner added.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>&#8220;For me, I would only look at doing the right thing &#8211; something that had an opportunity to win at the end of the day.<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe great thing is F1 is in such a great place and the racing has been super this year, stepping back and watching it behind the scenes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;The interest in F1 is sky-high, so there&#8217;s so much interest for people to get involved in F1. So we&#8217;ll see. I&#8217;m in no rush.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Asked about the BYD rumours, Horner said: &#8220;BYD are a huge entity, a huge company. There&#8217;s so much speculation. I think I&#8217;ve been going to every team on the grid so far. I&#8217;m just here to enjoy the race as a fan today.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Horner was also quizzed about links to Aston Martin and whether he would be up for working with Adrian Newey again.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a great British brand. Sad to see them struggling as they are,&#8221; Horner said. &#8220;There&#8217;s so much speculation. It&#8217;s Aston, next it&#8217;s Alpine, next it&#8217;s somewhere else.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Christian Horner has made a return to the Formula 1 paddock for the first time since his Red Bull sacking at the British Grand Prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The 52-year-old Briton was relieved from his duties as Red Bull team principal and CEO following last year\u2019s British Grand Prix at Silverstone.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Almost exactly a year since he was sacked, Horner has made a highly-anticipated return to the F1 paddock ahead of Sunday\u2019s British Grand Prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423850_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423850_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423850_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423850_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423850_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423850_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423850_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423850_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423850_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Horner takes a selfie with a fan on his arrival<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Horner is making a guest appearance as rumours continue to swirl over his future. He was accompanied by former Red Bull press officer Alice Hedworth.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s great to be back here at Silverstone,&#8221; Horner told Sky Sports F1.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Ultimately I&#8217;m a fan and the British Grand Prix is in town. 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I did 20 years straight with the Red Bull guys. I was obviously doing other stuff before that so it&#8217;s the first time I&#8217;ve had time to get off the hamster wheel,&#8221; Horner added.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>&#8220;For me, I would only look at doing the right thing &#8211; something that had an opportunity to win at the end of the day.<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe great thing is F1 is in such a great place and the racing has been super this year, stepping back and watching it behind the scenes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;The interest in F1 is sky-high, so there&#8217;s so much interest for people to get involved in F1. So we&#8217;ll see. I&#8217;m in no rush.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Asked about the BYD rumours, Horner said: &#8220;BYD are a huge entity, a huge company. There&#8217;s so much speculation. I think I&#8217;ve been going to every team on the grid so far. I&#8217;m just here to enjoy the race as a fan today.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Horner was also quizzed about links to Aston Martin and whether he would be up for working with Adrian Newey again.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a great British brand. Sad to see them struggling as they are,&#8221; Horner said. &#8220;There&#8217;s so much speculation. It&#8217;s Aston, next it&#8217;s Alpine, next it&#8217;s somewhere else.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/f1\/news\/1100258\/1\/christian-horner-returns-f1-paddock-first-time-red-bull-sacking&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423849_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Christian Horner&#8217;s first words as he returns to F1 paddock for first time since Red Bull sacking Christian Horner has returned to the F1 paddock for the first time since being sacked by Red Bull. 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