Pierre Gasly believes Red Bull exit will not be the final chapter of Christian Horner’s Formula 1 career as he expects teams to be “interested” in his former boss’ services.
Gasly, who rose up the ranks of the Milton Keynes-based squad’s ladder, spent a brief spell under Horner at the main team in 2019 before getting the axe midway through the season.
The Briton himself saw the exit door earlier this month, after the Red Bull board decided to relieve him of his duties as Team Principal and CEO with immediate effect.
“I think his qualities are undoubtable because when you’ve got the number of championships in 20 years of career,” Gasly told media including Motorsport Week.
Horner’s exit has roused immense speculation about the 51-year-old’s future with the likes of Ferrari and Gasly’s own team Alpine being touted as staunch favourites to lap Horner up.
And the Frenchman is himself sure that the Briton will turn up in the paddock again very soon.
“You can only respect all the success with the team, and what he’s done with Red Bull Racing over there, it’s very remarkable and very impressive. He is very, very good at what he’s been doing with the team,” added the 29-year-old.
“I’m sure we’re gonna see him somewhere because with that sort of experience and skills, I’m sure some teams will be interested in Christian.”
Gasly opens up on Red Bull dynamic
Horner‘s departure was succeeded by sweeping changes at the helm of both Red Bull and sister outfit Racing Bulls.
Laurent Mekies, who had led the Faenza-based squad since 2024, was installed as Horner’s replacement with ex-Renault stalwart Alan Permane taking over the Frenchman’s duties.
Gasly went on to open up about his relationship with the duo of Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko and Horner – potentially shedding more light on the intra-team dynamics.
“I was closer to Helmut [Marko] just from the fact that it’s more the link between the drivers. Helmut came to coach me when I was 17. I signed a contract with him,” divulged Gasly.
“I got to know Christian a bit later through the process and being part of the academy side.
“Less contact with him, but still some and for sure he has been doing very well with Red Bull.”
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