Christian Horner’s appearance at a MotoGP race has sparked speculation about a potential shift to the two-wheeled motorsport arena. The former Red Bull team principal, who has been exploring options since parting ways with Red Bull, was seen at the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez over the weekend.
Despite being linked to roles at Aston Martin and Alpine, Horner has yet to secure a return to the F1 scene. Toto Wolff, a former rival from Mercedes, hinted that Horner’s comeback in F1 might face obstacles due to past conflicts in the sport. With MotoGP now under the ownership of F1’s parent company, Liberty Media, it could offer Horner a new avenue.
During the race weekend, Horner engaged with key figures, including Honda Racing Corporation CEO Koji Watanabe and Ducati representatives. Horner’s strong connection with Honda, which powered Red Bull’s successes in F1, has fueled speculation about his potential interest in MotoGP ownership.
In an interview, Horner expressed his admiration for MotoGP and his interest in exploring different motorsport avenues. He also acknowledged the evolution of the sport since his last MotoGP attendance in 2005. Despite rumors, Horner emphasized that he was merely taking the opportunity to learn more about MotoGP.
Meanwhile, Wolff’s potential stake acquisition in Alpine could complicate Horner’s path back to F1. Wolff clarified that their interests in Alpine were independent of any rivalry with Horner and that their decisions would be based on strategic considerations.
If Horner ventures into MotoGP ownership, he would follow in the footsteps of ex-F1 team principal Guenther Steiner. The MotoGP sprint race witnessed by Horner was a thrilling event, with the main Grand Prix scheduled for Sunday.
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