Horner would only return to pit wall for 'dream' Ferrari job
Christian Horner, the long‑time team principal of Red Bull Racing, said he would only return to the pit wall if offered a “dream” role at Ferrari, according to Sky Sports. The statement, made in a recent interview, suggests that even a top‑tier position at the Italian team would need to be compelling enough to outweigh his current status and the lack of an ownership stake.
Horner explained that a move to Ferrari would be attractive only if it represented a career pinnacle and came without the requirement for him to invest in or own a stake in the club. “I don’t have an ownership stake, and a dream role would be the only reason I’d consider coming back to the pit wall,” he said. The comments underline the fact that in Formula One, team principals typically stay with a team unless offered a unique opportunity, and ownership stakes are often a key consideration for long‑term commitment.
For Red Bull Racing, the remark is largely symbolic, as the team has not indicated any intention to lose its principal. For Ferrari