Jul.11 (GMM) Simply as Christian Horner’s 20-year journey at Purple Bull ends, a brand new one might be simply across the nook.
The 51-year-old was sacked this week, maybe as a result of his key supporter, Chalerm Yoovidhya, not too long ago noticed his 51 % stake within the vitality drink firm diminished to 49 % – equalising the ability with the Austrian facet of the enterprise.
Horner stays below contract to Purple Bull whereas the phrases of his departure are negotiated, however with no “operational” position – though it’s believed he’ll quickly be free to leap to a different Formulation 1 group.
Already, he’s linked with Ferrari, Alpine, Aston Martin, and Cadillac.
“We’ll positively see this man again within the paddock,” former Purple Bull driver Robert Doornbos informed NOS.
“However I believe Ferrari would have an excessive amount of of an impression on his household life, as a result of he’s a real Englishman who wouldn’t simply transfer to Maranello, no matter whether or not Ferrari desires him.”
Corriere della Sera newspaper studies that the decision-makers at Maranello, whereas considering Frederic Vasseur’s future, will not be contemplating Horner.
“I can see him as somebody for Aston Martin,” Doornbos added. “Or constructing a group like Alpine and attempting to deliver it again to the highest.
“He’s positively searching for a brand new problem.”
Auto Bild claims Horner’s long-time good friend Flavio Briatore is open to snapping the Briton up, maybe by luring him with some group shares. And Auto Motor und Sport thinks Cadillac can be very all in favour of signing Horner to switch the lower-profile and fewer profitable Graeme Lowdon.
“With all due respect to Lowdon, he brings Marussia as a reference – Horner brings Purple Bull,” correspondent Michael Schmidt stated.
“Lowdon’s face is thought solely to Formulation 1 nerds, whereas Horner’s is thought to the world due to Netflix. With him on the helm, the mission would obtain a totally completely different appreciation – and extra political weight.”
