F1 News: Christian Horner "Hugely Flattered" By Ferrari Interest But Snubs Red Bull Role For Binotto

The Red Bull team principal has spoken out on interest from Ferrari but stays loyal to Austrian team.

Red Bull team chief Christian Horner spoke to Auto Motor Und Sport about being a contender for the role of Ferrari Team Principal, expressing his gratitude for the consideration.

Although the Italian team approached him as a potential candidate, Horner stated that he was never enticed to take on the job. 

Horner said:

"It's hugely flattering to have been asked by Ferrari, but they're a great team and I'm sure they'll be very competitive."

When quizzed on if there is a possibility of Mattia Binotto joining Red Bull after his departure from Ferrari at the end of last year, Horner responded:

“I don’t see what role he would perform [at Red Bull]. Obviously it was tough for him last year with Ferrari because they did make a big step forward, but maybe there are other opportunities for him further down the grid.”

Horner holds the record for being the longest serving team principal with the same team in Formula 1, having led the team since 2005.

Under Horner's guidance, Red Bull has achieved five Constructors' Championships, six Drivers' Championships, and a total of 92 race wins. He continues to steer the team forward, as they embark on a new chapter with Ford as their power unit partner starting 2026.

Horner's unwavering loyalty to Red Bull is the driving force behind his commitment to the team and is why he has never considered leaving for another team on the grid.

He added: 

"I've been here since the very beginning, I feel very much responsible for the team. It's a great group of people that I work with and I think that I've never been tempted away.

"I feel a loyalty to Red Bull, and when you work in such a big team why would you want to be anywhere else?

"We have a very stable workforce here and everyone knows what their job and role is, and that for me is hugely important and part of what we have delivered over the years.

"When you look around and see senior positions within the team are largely unchanged for a period of time."