Christian Horner appears at Silverstone after year away

Christian Horner, the former Red Bull Racing team principal, returned to the Formula 1 paddock on Sunday for the first time since his departure from the team nearly a year ago. His appearance as a guest at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone immediately fueled widespread speculation about a potential return to the sport.

Horner, 52, was invited to the event by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem and Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali. His visit marked a symbolic return to the circuit where his 20-year tenure at Red Bull effectively ended shortly after the 2025 British Grand Prix. He officially parted ways with the team last September.

Speaking to reporters, Horner said it was great to be back at Silverstone, noting he had not missed a British Grand Prix since 1993. He described his time away from the sport as a welcome break after two decades of intense involvement. However, he made clear that any permanent return would be conditional on joining a winning project.

"I have no interest in just being a number in a machine," Horner said in an interview. "If I go back it would only be in a position where you were empowered to make a change, to drive difference, to win." He added that...