For anyone who has followed F1 gossip for more than five minutes, the latest “Christian Horner to Ferrari” headline will feel like déjà vu.
The former Red Bull team principal, who left the team after last summer’s British Grand Prix, has once again been linked to Maranello – this time via a Daily Mail report suggesting Ferrari chairman John Elkann has held talks with the 51-year-old Brit.
However, the notion that Ferrari are preparing to throw out Fred Vasseur and hand the reins to Horner stretches credibility to its limit.
Let’s start with the obvious: Ferrari already have a team principal, and his name is Fred Vasseur.
A few “exploratory conversations” may have occurred, but this rumor is likely off-season filler rather than a genuine development.
Christian Horner to Ferrari
is a headline that feels like déjà vu for F1 gossip followers.
Author's summary: Horner to Ferrari rumor lacks credibility.