Guenther Steiner has dismissed speculation about Christian Horner's Formula 1 future, suggesting the prospect of Horner joining Ferrari is merely a publicity stunt for his new book. The former Haas team principal shared his thoughts on The Red Flags Podcast after Horner told The Times that working at Maranello would be 'the dream' and the only team where he'd accept a non-ownership role.
Steiner believes Horner is simply adapting his strategy to return to the championship. "I think Christian wants to come back to Formula 1, and he said clearly that he doesn't want to work for anybody anymore. Obviously, plan A for him doesn't work out, so he goes to plan B and he doesn't get a stake in Ferrari if he goes to work there," Steiner said. "I think he wants to come in and he sees an opportunity there."
He also pointed out the commercial angle: "The other thing, there's nothing bad for him in it as well. He's releasing a book so it will help the sale of that one, or maybe not, we don't know, but at least it's a little bit of publicity."
Steiner further dismissed the possibility of Horner and Fred Vasseur working together at Ferrari. "I don't think that's going to happen that Fred is staying there working for Christian. Fred in himself is a very successful guy. But first of all, I don't know that Fred wants to leave or that he has to leave. In the end, Fred has got a contract and how much are they worth in Formula 1? Not a lot, I guess, but there is not space for the two of them," he explained.
The speculation intensified after Horner's interview with The Times, where he expressed interest in a leadership role at Ferrari. This has raised questions about Vasseur's future, whose contract expires at the end of 2025. However, Vasseur has been instrumental in Ferrari's recent resurgence, challenging for wins and podiums.
From an analytical perspective, this situation highlights the ever-present political dynamics in the F1 paddock. Horner, who led Red Bull to multiple championships, is seeking a way back after leaving his team principal role. Meanwhile, Ferrari under Vasseur is building momentum to fight for titles. If Horner were to join, it could disrupt the team's stability.
But as Steiner suggests, it might all be a marketing play. Either way, F1 fans will be watching closely, especially with the 2026 regulation changes on the horizon. Is Horner serious about Ferrari, or is it just book publicity? Only time will tell.
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