Ferrari approaches Christian Horner: Is a move away from Red Bull likely?

According to Bild, Ferrari made an exploratory approach to Horner in recent weeks, possibly due to the team’s continued inconsistency in performance. While Charles Leclerc finished second in Monaco and Lewis Hamilton came fourth in Imola following his sprint victory in China, the pressure on the team remains high. After just eight Grands Prix, both world titles already appear out of reach, which is reportedly causing dissatisfaction within Ferrari’s upper management.

Even if the reports are accurate, a move seems highly improbable. Horner has been a cornerstone at Red Bull for nearly two decades and has led the team to a total of fourteen world titles—eight drivers’ championships and six constructors’ titles. He is also contracted with the Milton Keynes-based F1 team through 2030, where he serves not only as team principal but also as CEO.

This isn’t the first time Horner has been linked to Ferrari. Earlier in his career, he is said to have turned down an offer from Maranello. The current situation also appears to be more of an exploratory contact rather than the start of formal negotiations or a genuine prospect of departure. Such conversations are common in the F1 world between teams, drivers, and key personnel.

Whether Ferrari is seriously considering a change in its management structure remains unclear. What does seem almost certain is that Horner will still be on Red Bull’s pit wall well beyond 2025.