Red Bull could include a clause in Christian Horner’s separation agreement to prevent the former team principal from working in F1 again.
That is the claim of former Williams and McLaren driver Juan Pablo Montoya, who believes that is the “only thing that would stop him” mounting a return to the paddock.
Will Christian Horner return to F1 after Red Bull sack?
Horner was sacked by Red Bull after more than 20 years in charge after last month’s British Grand Prix, with Racing Bulls boss Laurent Mekies installed as his successor as chief executive and team principal.
The 51-year-old stands as one of the most successful team bosses in F1 history having led Red Bull to six Constructors’ championships and eight Drivers’ titles – split evenly between Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen – since