Former F1 driver Robert Doornbos says a team ownership role was “the only thing missing” for Christian Horner during his Red Bull tenure.

And he believes the recently ousted team principal will seek to put that right when he returns to F1 in “a few years.”

Christian Horner tipped to secure team ownership role with F1 return

Horner was ‘released’ from his duties at Red Bull last month after more than 20 years in charge, with Racing Bulls boss Laurent Mekies installed as his replacement as chief executive and team principal.

The Briton stands as one of the most successful team bosses in F1 history, having led Red Bull to six Constructors’ titles and eight Drivers’ Championships – split evenly between Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen – since his appointment in 2005.

Horner, who is eff

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