Christian Horner is said to be a contender for the position of Aston Martin team principal following rumors of Andy Cowell’s potential dismissal after the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Cowell, aged 56, is facing uncertainty in his role as Aston Martin struggles in seventh place in the Constructors’ Championship standings, with speculation pointing to his replacement by Andreas Seidl.
Reports indicate that Horner, a former Red Bull chief who left the team in July, is being considered as a replacement for Cowell at Aston Martin. Despite previous denials by Cowell regarding Horner’s involvement with the team, there is now a possibility of Horner making a significant return to Formula 1 with Aston Martin.
If Horner were to join Aston Martin, it would lead to a reunion with his rival Zak Brown, the McLaren Racing CEO, who recently criticized Horner’s transformation over the years. Meanwhile, Red Bull celebrated success in Las Vegas as Max Verstappen secured a crucial victory in the Drivers’ Championship race.
Following the Las Vegas Grand Prix, McLaren faced disqualification for failing post-race FIA inspections, affecting their standings in the championship. As the season progresses, the competition intensifies with Verstappen and Norris leading the charge towards the title.
