- Christian Horner is reportedly contacting numerous Formula 1 team owners as he plans his return to the sport.
- He is seeking a comeback after reaching a settlement with Red Bull, following his ousting from the team in July.
- Aston Martin has explicitly ruled out any future operational or investment role for Horner, despite previous speculation linking him to the team.
- Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu confirmed Horner approached their team, but stated that discussions did not progress beyond an initial exploratory talk.
- Horner, who oversaw 14 world championships with Red Bull, was previously cleared of allegations of "inappropriate behaviour" which had overshadowed the end of his tenure.
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