Christian Horner adamant he wasn’t trying to ‘throw his hat in the ring’ for Ferrari job

Christian Horner has clarified his recent comments regarding a potential role at Ferrari, stating he was not trying to 'throw his hat in the ring' for the team principal position. His initial remarks, made during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend, suggested he viewed Ferrari as an ideal opportunity, which led to increased scrutiny on current team principal Fred Vasseur. In response, Ferrari quickly reaffirmed their support for Vasseur, although they insisted this was not solely due to Horner's statements.

Following the media storm, Horner expressed embarrassment over the situation, clarifying that Ferrari was not his personal 'dream' and that he was not seeking Vasseur's job. He is currently enjoying his time away from Formula 1 and has no immediate plans to return. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen's recent victory marked a significant milestone for Red Bull Powertrains, which Horner acknowledged as a remarkable achievement.