Former Christian Horner has offered fresh insight into his future in Formula 1, while the upcoming Miami Grand Prix is set to run under a revised and unusual schedule following recent disruptions to the calendar.
Horner, who parted ways with Red Bull Racing last July, is currently unattached, though his period of gardening leave officially concluded earlier this month. That development has reignited speculation about a possible comeback, with links emerging between the 52-year-old and Alpine F1 Team. Reports suggest he could be interested in acquiring a share in the team currently owned by Otro Capital, potentially positioning himself in a leadership role similar to Toto Wolff at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team.
Despite the mounting rumors, Horner has made it clear that he is not rushing into a return. Instead, he appears content taking a step back from the intensity of the F1 paddock. He has been spending time exploring other areas of motorsport, recently attending a MotoGP event—the Spanish Grand Prix—as a guest of Liberty Media. His comments suggest that while a comeback remains possible, it will be on his own terms and timeline.
Meanwhile, attention is turning to Miami, where the next round of the championship will take place under altered circumstances. The race weekend has undergone notable revisions, largely influenced by the cancellation of earlier rounds in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to ongoing geopolitical tensions. Those cancellations created an extended break in the season following the Japanese Grand Prix, prompting organizers to rethink the structure of upcoming events.
One of the most significant changes is to the practice format. The Miami weekend will feature just a single free practice session, but it has been extended from the usual 60 minutes to 90 minutes to compensate for the reduced track time. In addition, the event will now include Formula 2 races, a move designed to keep the junior series on schedule and maintain momentum after the earlier disruptions.
These adjustments reflect Formula 1’s efforts to stay flexible in the face of an evolving global situation, while also ensuring competitive balance and entertainment value remain intact as the season resumes in Florida.