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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChristian Horner has suffered another blow in his hopes for a F1 comeback. Image: XPB Images<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChristian Horner has suffered another blow in his hopes for a F1 comeback. Image: XPB Images<\/p>\n
Horner, who left Red Bull following his dismissal after last year\u2019s British Grand Prix<\/a>, had been linked with a potential pathway back into the sport through a proposed investment route involving Alpine\u2019s minority ownership structure<\/a>.<\/p>\n The possibility had gained traction after confirmation earlier this year that Horner was part of a group interested in acquiring Otro Capital\u2019s 24 per cent stake in the Enstone-based team, with Renault Group retaining the remaining 76 per cent.<\/p>\n However, Provost has now poured cold water on those links, telling the Press Association: \u201cThere is no discussion today with Christian.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are assessing the options. I want the Renault Group to keep the control of our team, whoever could be the successor of Otro.\u201d<\/p>\n The comments also come after Mercedes withdrew from talks over the same minority shareholding, a move that had initially appeared to clear a potential opening for Horner\u2019s bid.<\/p>\n \u201cI saw there are no further discussions (with Mercedes) now,\u201d Provost added.<\/p>\n \u201cI was not so satisfied to see that we are not progressing.\u201d<\/p>\n Despite the uncertainty around ownership, Provost insisted the structure and direction of Alpine would remain firmly under Renault\u2019s control, reinforcing the group\u2019s position as majority stakeholder.<\/p>\n \u201cI would like to make two comments about this. The first one is that this Otro issue doesn\u2019t impact us at all as a team because we are in control,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd the second point is that we will keep the control of our Formula 1 team. Alpine is an independent team and we intend to keep control.\u201d<\/p>\n Horner had previously spoken about having \u201cunfinished business\u201d in Formula 1 after overseeing eight drivers\u2019 championships and six constructors\u2019 titles during his long tenure at Red Bull.<\/p>\n The 52-year-old has been linked with other potential routes back into the sport, including possible interest from Aston Martin<\/a> and speculation around involvement in a prospective new entry led by Chinese manufacturer BYD<\/a>.<\/p>\n The ongoing discussion around Alpine\u2019s ownership structure comes after the team recently announced a major sponsorship tie-in with iconic fashion brand Gucci<\/a>, with the team set to become Gucci Racing Alpine Formula One Team from next season.<\/p>\n The team have experienced a change in fortunes following their dismal 2025 season which saw the Enstone-based squad finish last in the constructors\u2019 championship for the first time in their history, with the team currently in fifth place in the constructors\u2019 standings.<\/p>\n 2026 F1 Barcelona Grand Prix \u2013 Schedule, how to watch, TV times & more<\/a><\/p>\n
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