Pink Bull workforce principal Christian Horner has dismissed “flattering” hypothesis linking him with Ferrari.
A report from German publication BILD claimed Ferrari workforce principal Frederic Vasseur’s place is underneath risk after a disappointing begin to the 2025 System 1 season and the Italian workforce’s bosses have made “informal” contact with Horner.
The Briton has been on the helm of Pink Bull since their inception in 2005, overseeing six constructors’ titles and eight drivers’ titles, 4 of which have been gained within the final 4 years by Max Verstappen.
Talking on the Spanish Grand Prix on Friday, Horner informed Sky Sports activities F1: “It’s always very flattering to be associated with other teams.
“My complete profession has been spent with Pink Bull and I am completely dedicated to this workforce.
“There are so many rumours and speculations these days, it’s not even worth listening to.”
Horner had earlier been requested in regards to the hypothesis in the course of the workforce principals’ press convention in Barcelona whereas sat alongside Alpine govt Flavio Briatore, who’s presently taking up workforce principal duties following Oliver Oakes’ sudden departure.
Horner stated: “My commitment 100 per cent is with Red Bull. It always has been and certainly will be for the long term.
“There’s a bunch of hypothesis at all times on this enterprise, individuals coming there, individuals going there. Folks within the workforce know precisely what the state of affairs is.
“My Italian is worse than Flavio’s English so how on Earth would that work?”
Whereas Horner has delivered spectacular outcomes throughout his tenure, the 51-year-old has endured a turbulent final 18 months on and off the monitor.
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Pink Bull driver Max Verstappen dismissed the Horner exit rumours, insisting the hypothesis doesn’t imply something
Allegations of inappropriate behaviour made in opposition to him in February 2024 by a feminine colleague had been dismissed following an enchantment final summer season. Horner denied the accusations all through.
Pink Bull have seen a number of high-profile figures go away, together with legendary designer Adrian Newey and sporting director Jonathan Wheatley.
Sergio Perez misplaced his seat on the finish of 2024 regardless of having a contract for this yr and Liam Lawson lasted solely two races as Verstappen’s team-mate, who’s now Yuki Tsunoda.
Horner ‘completely’ assured Verstappen’s future is with Pink Bull
Additionally linked with a transfer away from Pink Bull has been Verstappen, with Mercedes and Aston Martin each understood to be eager to signal him.
Autosport this week reported {that a} attainable exit clause in Verstappen’s contract is ready to shut on the Austrian Grand Prix in late June with the Dutchman greater than on target to be within the high 4 within the drivers’ standings.
The report claims that if Verstappen had been outdoors the highest 4 after the Austrian Grand Prix, he would have had the choice to interrupt his contract for subsequent season.
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Verstappen brilliantly wins the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as Pink Bull win on their four-hundredth F1 race weekend
Requested in regards to the report, Horner informed Sky Sports activities F1: “We’re never going to discuss contracts with drivers in public. There’s speculation about everything these days so it’ll be something else tomorrow.”
Then quizzed on how assured he’s that Verstappen’s long-term future might be with Pink Bull, Horner added: “Yeah, absolutely.
“Max is aware of the dedication from the workforce. He is aware of and we all know what he expects from the workforce. He believes within the individuals which might be round him.
“Nothing is ever absolutely guaranteed in life, but everybody knows where they’re at.”
Sky Sports activities F1’s Spanish GP schedule
Saturday Could 31
9am: F3 Dash
11.15am: Spanish GP Apply Three (session begins at 11.30am)
1.10pm: F2 Dash
2.10pm: Spanish GP Qualifying build-up*
3pm: SPANISH GP QUALIFYING*
Sunday June 1
7.25am: F3 Characteristic Race
8.55am: F2 Characteristic Race
12.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Spanish GP build-up*
2pm: The SPANISH GRAND PRIX*
4pm: Chequered Flag: Spanish GP response
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