F1 boss Christian Horner in shock Ferrari driver 'signing' revelation

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Christian Horner in shock Ferrari driver 'signing' revelation

Christian Horner has his pick of the Ferrari drivers

Kevin McKenna

Wednesday 19 March 2025 03:56

Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner has made a shock 'signing' revelation in regards to one of Ferrari's drivers.

Horner's first race weekend of 2025 got off to a mixed start, with Red Bull now hunting McLaren for the top spot rather than being the hunted team.

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Defending drivers' champion Max Verstappen came home second behind title rival Lando Norris, with the pair two of just 14 racers to cross the finish line on a chaotic day of racing.

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However, it turned out to be a day to forget for Verstappen's new Red Bull team-mate, Liam Lawson, who failed to make it through Q1 on Saturday before spinning out in the closing stages in Sunday's showpiece.

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The Kiwi was brought in to replace Sergio Perez during the off-season after catching the eye at sister team Racing Bulls (formerly VCARB) during the second half of the previous campaign.

Horner remains convinced that the team can compete for silverware, despite the huge challenge posed by both McLaren and Ferrari, who added seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton to their ranks during the off-season.

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But it's the Brit's team-mate who was the name on Horner's lips when asked by content creator Bella James to pick out the most handsome driver on the grid.

Although appearing a little taken aback by the question, the 51-year-old did manage to provide an answer.

"My daughter would love us to sign Charles Leclerc,' he revealed, before adding: "They've all got charm."