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Andrew McLarney is a MotoGP reporter for GPBlog. A former karate black belt and two-time national champion by age 17, his early passion for combat sports evolved into a deep interest in UFC and eventually motorsport — with MotoGP becoming his primary focus.
Former F1 team boss Christian Horner has been spotted at this weekend's MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez, leading to speculation about whether he might follow Guenther Steiner's involvement with the sport.
The disgraced team principal, who was sacked midway through the 2025 season, previously oversaw Red Bull Racing's historic run between 2005-2025 in which the team won no fewer than 8 Drivers and 6 Constructor's championships.
Horner has been linked with several jobs in recent months, including a return to the F1 paddock, but this is the first time he has shown a public interest in MotoGP.
The appearance in the HRC Honda garage might indicate more than just a weekend holiday. The team is looking to field three teams in total next year, with a factory team and two satellite teams - though their second satellite team has yet to be secured.
It certainly seems possible that a man with the experience of Horner could be a candidate for the role, but there are concerns that such a move could set a negative precedent for the sport as a destination for F1-outcasts.
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