Ferrari Interest in Shock Christian Horner and Lewis Hamilton Mega Team Clarified.
Ferrari have reportedly cooled their interest in forming a shock “mega team” featuring Lewis Hamilton and recently ousted Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, despite speculation linking Horner with a swift return to the Formula 1 paddock.
Horner, who was sensationally axed by Red Bull last week after over two decades at the helm, had been tipped for a potential high-profile move to Ferrari. The Italian team had previously shown interest in him as recently as 2022, and with growing frustrations over their 2025 campaign under current boss Fred Vasseur, rumours quickly reignited following Horner’s departure.
The addition of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari for the 2025 season was meant to mark a new era of resurgence for the Maranello-based outfit. However, the reality has been far more sobering. Ferrari have continued to underperform, with their title hopes slipping further out of reach as the season progresses. Despite high expectations, Hamilton’s arrival has yet to spark a tangible turnaround, and the team remains mired in inconsistency and underachievement.
Ferrari currently trail rivals McLaren by a staggering 238 points in the Constructors’ Championship—an astonishing turnaround considering how tightly matched the two teams were at the tail end of 2024, when the battle for second in the standings went down to the wire in Abu Dhabi.
This poor form has inevitably led to speculation about the future of team principal Fred Vasseur. While the Frenchman has overseen moments of progress, there is growing pressure from within Ferrari’s ranks and its passionate fanbase for more immediate results. The idea of pairing Hamilton and Leclerc with a proven championship-winning leader like Horner was, at least on paper, an intriguing possibility.
But according to Corriere della Sera, Ferrari have now distanced themselves from the idea of bringing Horner onboard. The main concern appears to be the off-track baggage Horner could bring with him. While his achievements with Red Bull are undeniable—eight Drivers’ Championships and six Constructors’ Championships—his recent controversies have reportedly made Ferrari’s top brass hesitant.
Horner was at the centre of a Red Bull internal investigation earlier this year following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a female employee. Although he was ultimately cleared by Red Bull’s internal inquiry and has consistently denied any wrongdoing, the scandal left a cloud over his reputation. Additionally, reports of strained relationships with star driver Max Verstappen, Verstappen’s father Jos, and long-time Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko have added to the perception of instability.
With Ferrari traditionally prizing a more measured and unified leadership structure, concerns over Horner’s current situation may have ultimately outweighed the appeal of his impressive track record.
In the meantime, Ferrari remain focused on on-track matters as they prepare for the upcoming **Belgian Grand Prix** at Spa-Francorchamps—a venue that has often brought them success in recent years. Lewis Hamilton is coming off his best result of the season with the team, finishing fourth at the British Grand Prix in front of a jubilant home crowd at Silverstone. The result has sparked cautious optimism that Ferrari may be turning a corner.
Charles Leclerc, however, endured a frustrating weekend in Britain and will be eager to bounce back at Spa, a circuit where he has previously excelled. Between Hamilton and Leclerc, the last six Belgian Grands Prix have seen the duo take three victories, including Hamilton’s 2024 win for Mercedes—his most recent race victory to date.
While the possibility of a Ferrari “superteam” involving Horner appears to have faded, the combination of Hamilton and Leclerc remains one of the most formidable driver pairings on the grid. The key now will be whether Ferrari can find the consistency and leadership required to transform raw talent into championship success—something that has eluded them since 2008.
