Christian Horner is reportedly in the running to replace Andy Cowell as CEO and team principal of Aston Martin, following a series of disagreements between Cowell and the team's new managing technical partner Adrian Newey. The situation has led to Cowell's position becoming increasingly untenable, with sources suggesting he may be on the verge of losing his job.
Cowell, who took over as CEO last year, has struggled to assert his authority within the team, particularly in relation to Newey, a highly experienced and influential figure in F1. The tension between the two men has been evident throughout the season, with Newey reportedly becoming increasingly frustrated with Cowell's lack of input on key decision-making.
Horner, who was recently sacked by Red Bull following allegations of sexual harassment and coercive behavior, is said to be keen to join Aston Martin as CEO and team principal. However, it remains unclear whether he will ultimately secure the role, with sources suggesting that Lawrence Stroll, the team's owner, may opt for a less high-profile candidate.
Stroll has expressed his desire to improve the team's performance and competitiveness in 2026, when new regulations come into effect. While Cowell has struggled to achieve this goal during his tenure, Horner's experience and influence within F1 may make him an attractive candidate for the role.
The situation highlights the challenges faced by teams in F1, where personalities and egos can often take precedence over technical performance. As Aston Martin looks to revamp its team and improve its results, it will be interesting to see how the drama surrounding Cowell's departure plays out in the coming months.
Cowell, who took over as CEO last year, has struggled to assert his authority within the team, particularly in relation to Newey, a highly experienced and influential figure in F1. The tension between the two men has been evident throughout the season, with Newey reportedly becoming increasingly frustrated with Cowell's lack of input on key decision-making.
Horner, who was recently sacked by Red Bull following allegations of sexual harassment and coercive behavior, is said to be keen to join Aston Martin as CEO and team principal. However, it remains unclear whether he will ultimately secure the role, with sources suggesting that Lawrence Stroll, the team's owner, may opt for a less high-profile candidate.
Stroll has expressed his desire to improve the team's performance and competitiveness in 2026, when new regulations come into effect. While Cowell has struggled to achieve this goal during his tenure, Horner's experience and influence within F1 may make him an attractive candidate for the role.
The situation highlights the challenges faced by teams in F1, where personalities and egos can often take precedence over technical performance. As Aston Martin looks to revamp its team and improve its results, it will be interesting to see how the drama surrounding Cowell's departure plays out in the coming months.
but cowell just cant seem 2 get his act together 
i mean aston martin needs someone who can bring in some real firepower & atm they're stuck w/ a ceo who's struggling 
lawrence stroll deserves better tho, hes the one who actually knows what's good 4 the team 
hopefully horner comes in & shakes things up 
. It seems like a perfect storm of egos and personalities clashing at Aston Martin. First off, let's get one thing straight - there's no way Christian Horner is walking into that role without some serious baggage 
. I mean, he got sacked from Red Bull over sexual harassment allegations? That's not something you just forget about. And what's with Lawrence Stroll being so indecisive? Is he really going to let Horner come in and fix the team without putting up a bit of resistance?
. Maybe the real issue here is not just about personalities or egos, but about who can actually lead the team to success. And honestly, I'm still on the fence about whether Horner is the right guy for the job 
. The drama surrounding Cowell's departure does seem like it's going to play out in a big way, and I'll be keeping an eye on how it all unfolds 
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... Christian Horner is definitely a big name in F1, but have you seen his layout for Red Bull's website? 
it's like a total mess! 
all the text is squished together and the images are cramped 
. He needs to get his own house in order before trying to run Aston Martin 
. And can we talk about how Adrian Newey's involvement is making this whole situation even more complicated? 
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. With the new regulations coming in 2026, it's a make or break time for teams like Aston Martin 
. Fingers crossed they can sort out their issues and become a force to be reckoned with 
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. And Lawrence Stroll is just sitting back, watching all this drama unfold, and thinking about what to do next? 
I mean, Adrian Newey is a genius when it comes to tech, so who needs some clueless CEO holding him back? 
And now Christian Horner wants in on the action? Please, he thinks he's got what it takes after getting sacked by Red Bull? 
. Fingers crossed the drama doesn't overshadow their chances, or we'll be stuck in neutral for years to come 
. I mean, he was just sacked from Red Bull for allegations of misconduct and now he's wanting to take over at Aston Martin? It's a bit suspicious, if you ask me 
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. If Stroll can manage to get past all this drama and focus on getting some good people behind the wheel, I think he might just be able to pull off a decent season 
️. Fingers crossed for him!
cowell was never gonna be the savior of AMR anyway 
