Summary
Christian Horner, former Red Bull team principal, is part of a group interested in investing in the Alpine F1 team. Alpine confirmed these discussions amid ongoing interest in the team due to increasing Formula 1 team valuations. Alpine's current minority shareholder, Otro Capital, has held talks about potentially selling its stake.
Key Facts
- Christian Horner, previously with Red Bull, is interested in buying a stake in the Alpine F1 team.
- Alpine confirmed there are multiple parties interested in investing in their team.
- In 2023, Otro Capital bought a 24% stake in Alpine for 200 million euros.
- The value of Formula 1 teams has been increasing, attracting investor interest.
- Otro Capital is in discussions about possibly selling its stake.
- Horner has privately expressed a desire for a team role with significant control and shareholding.
- Since Horner's departure from Red Bull, some team performances and staff changes have taken place.