Horner's Preferred Driver for Ferrari
Christian Horner would immediately try to sign Red Bull F1 driver Max Verstappen for Ferrari if he took over the team.
Ferrari recently gave team principal Fred Vasseur a new contract, but Red Bull's decision has put Horner back on the team's radar.
Despite Vasseur's new deal in July, Ferrari's poor performance in the 2025 F1 season has left his future in doubt.
- Ferrari is the only top-four team without a Grand Prix win after 18 rounds.
- They trail Mercedes by 27 points in the constructors' standings.
- McLaren has already taken the 2025 title with a significant point lead.
Drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton rank fifth and sixth in the drivers' standings.
Horner's immediate target would be to convince Max Verstappen to join Ferrari.
Author's summary: Horner eyes Verstappen for Ferrari.