Key Highlights
- Guenther Steiner doubts Christian Horner and Frederic Vasseur could work together at Ferrari.
- Horner has described Ferrari as “the dream” and said it is the only team where he would accept a non-ownership role.
- Steiner believes Ferrari has no room for both Horner and Vasseur in its leadership structure.
Guenther Steiner Rejects Christian Horner-Ferrari Leadership Scenario
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has dismissed the possibility of Christian Horner and Frederic Vasseur working alongside each other at Ferrari. The comments come as speculation about Horner’s future continues to grow following his remarks about potentially taking a leadership position at the Maranello-based team.
Horner told The Times that he would consider working for Ferrari, describing the opportunity as “the dream.” He also indicated that Ferrari is the only Formula 1 team where he would accept a non-ownership position at this stage of his career.
Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast, Steiner suggested that Horner is adjusting his approach in an effort to return to Formula 1. Steiner also joked that Horner’s comments could generate publicity for his new book.
“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.”
Steiner Links Horner’s Ferrari Comments to Book Publicity
Steiner said a potential Ferrari role could benefit Horner beyond the prospect of returning to the Formula 1 paddock. Horner is releasing a book, and Steiner suggested that the attention surrounding his Ferrari comments could help promote it.
“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.”
Why Horner and Vasseur May Not Work Together at Ferrari
Steiner was also asked whether Horner and Vasseur could share Ferrari’s leadership structure. He rejected that possibility, arguing that Vasseur is already a successful figure in his own right and that there is no clear reason to assume he wants to leave the team.
“I don’t think that’s going to happen that Fred is staying there working for Christian,” he said. “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. That’s my opinion on it. That is not going to happen.”
Why This Matters
Horner’s comments have placed Ferrari at the center of speculation about his potential Formula 1 return, but Steiner’s assessment highlights the practical challenge of fitting two senior leaders into one team’s management structure. Vasseur remains under contract, according to Steiner, while Horner has publicly identified Ferrari as his preferred destination for a non-ownership role.
For now, the discussion remains speculative. The reported situation involves Horner’s stated interest in Ferrari and Steiner’s view that Vasseur and Horner are unlikely to work together at the team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Christian Horner say about Ferrari?
Christian Horner told The Times that he would consider a leadership role at Ferrari, describing working with the team as “the dream.” He said Ferrari is the only team where he would accept a non-ownership position at this stage of his career.
What is Guenther Steiner’s view of Horner joining Ferrari?
Guenther Steiner believes Horner wants to return to Formula 1 and sees an opportunity at Ferrari. Steiner also suggested that the comments could provide publicity for Horner’s new book.
Could Christian Horner and Frederic Vasseur work together at Ferrari?
Steiner dismissed that possibility. He said Frederic Vasseur is successful, has a contract, and that Ferrari does not have space for both leaders in the structure he described.
