Christian Horner is expected to return to the Formula 1 paddock at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday, more than a year after he left Red Bull Racing. Multiple outlets report that Horner’s return follows his departure from the team in the period after last year’s British Grand Prix, when Red Bull relieved him of his duties. The Independent and Yahoo Sports say Red Bull sacked Horner 48 hours after the conclusion of the 2023 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The Mirror also reports that Horner’s planned appearance is a surprise return to the paddock.
In reporting about the speculation surrounding his future, Yahoo Sports and Sky and Sky Sports state that Horner addresses questions in the paddock about whether he could return to Formula 1 and what kind of role might interest him. Sky’s report says he reveals what would tempt him toward a new position. The Independent notes that he plays down talk about his return during his first paddock appearance since leaving Red Bull. Other coverage frames his return as his first visit to the paddock since his exit.
