The team's current stakeholder, Otro Capital, has been exploring divestment, and Horner's consortium is among those expressing interest.
The Alpine Formula 1 team confirmed Sunday that former Red Bull principal Christian Horner is part of a group seeking to purchase a minority stake in the outfit, potentially marking a high-profile return to the paddock for the veteran executive.
The announcement came on the eve of preseason testing as Alpine prepares for a transitional year under new technical regulations.
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"It is no secret that Otro Capital has held preliminary talks to sell its stake in the team," Alpine said in a statement. "The team is regularly approached and contacted from potential investors, particularly given Otro Capital declared exploratory talks have taken place. One of those parties to express an interest is a group of investors, which also includes Christian Horner."
Horner was dismissed by Red Bull in July 2024, ending a 20-year tenure that saw the team capture eight drivers’ championships and six constructors’ titles. His departure followed a period of intense internal turmoil that drew significant global scrutiny to the Red Bull organisation.
The investment news arrives as Alpine undergoes a radical technical shift. The French-owned team, which finished last in the constructors' standings in 2025, has shuttered its own engine program to become a customer of Mercedes power units starting this year.
Otro Capital, which currently holds a 24% stake in the team alongside high-profile athletes and actors, has been exploring a divestment for several months. Any deal involving Horner’s consortium would require approval from Alpine’s parent company, Renault Group.
Preseason testing is scheduled to begin Monday at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where Alpine is expected to debut its 2026 challenger.
With inputs from AP
Published: 26 Jan 2026, 01:15 pm IST
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