Horner Top Candidate for Aston Martin F1 Principal Role

Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has emerged as a top candidate to take over as Aston Martin Formula 1 team principal and CEO, amid reports of internal tensions at the Silverstone-based squad that could lead to the departure of current leader Andy Cowell.

Cowell, who assumed the dual role at the end of 2023 as part of an organizational restructure that saw him replace Mike Krack, has overseen the team for just over a year. Sources indicate that disagreements with Adrian Newey, the team's managing technical partner who joined earlier this year, have prompted a potential shift. Newey, a legendary designer credited with contributing to 25 world championships across his career, is leading development of Aston Martin's car for the 2026 regulation changes. As the team's highest-paid executive and a minority shareholder, Newey's influence has grown, reportedly clashing with Cowell over leadership and operational directions. Rather than an outright dismissal, Cowell may transition to a specialized role focused on the power unit program, aligning with Aston Martin's upcoming partnership with Honda.

Horner, who departed Red Bull in September after a 20-year tenure that...