Mercedes Alpine Stake Withdrawal Boosts Christian Horner’s F1 Return Hopes

Christian Horner’s hopes of returning to Formula 1 have received a significant boost following a major development involving Mercedes and Alpine.
Mercedes, led by Toto Wolff, had previously shown interest in acquiring the Otro Capital stake in Alpine, a move that some believed was intended to block Horner’s return to the sport.
However, Mercedes are now reported to have been put off by an eye-watering valuation attached to the stake, effectively ending their pursuit of the deal.
With Mercedes out of the picture, the path appears considerably clearer for Horner to make his anticipated comeback to the Formula 1 paddock.
Ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, the FIA have also confirmed a rule change relating to how the new 2026 cars will be managed around the streets of the principality.
Concerns have been raised about the speeds the new machinery could reach on the fastest sections of the Monaco circuit, prompting the governing body to act.
The FIA will implement changes to power output around the track, effectively limiting the top speeds the cars can achieve at certain points during the race weekend.
Lewis Hamilton is among the names being tipped to perform strongly at Monaco, with odds suggesting the seven-time champion could end a near two-year wait for a race victory.
Hamilton secured a best-ever result with his current team at the Canadian Grand Prix last weekend, demonstrating that his approach is beginning to yield serious results.
Meanwhile, Sky Sports F1 broadcaster and former racer Martin Brundle has found himself at the centre of a story after F1 legend Juan Pablo Montoya admitted he “doesn’t like” him, with Montoya claiming the feeling is mutual between the two men.
The post Mercedes Alpine Stake Withdrawal Boosts Christian Horner’s F1 Return Hopes appeared first on Formula1News.co.uk .