--- title: "Cadillac F1 CEO: ‘No Talks’ and ‘No Plans’ to Bring Christian Horner Aboard" date: "2025-08-26" modified: "2025-08-26" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/cadillac-f1-ceo-no-talks-and-no-plans-to-bring-christian-horner-aboard" categories: - "F1" - "News" - "Racing" --- # Cadillac F1 CEO: ‘No Talks’ and ‘No Plans’ to Bring Christian Horner Aboard ![MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 04: Christian Horner, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing, looks on in the garage prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 04, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)]() *\Mark Thompson\* Following Christian Horner's [firing from Red Bull Racing last month](), rumors began swirling on social media that the tenured team principal was looking for employment at a rival [Formula 1]() team. In fact, one of my favorite memes from the whole debacle was a LinkedIn mockup of Horner's profile pic with the message ["#OpenToWork."]() Of course, one such rumor placed Horner at Cadillac, which, despite already having a team principal, is still hiring and onboarding much of its personnel. That rumor is now dead. Speaking to the media during a press conference to [confirm Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas as its maiden drivers,]() Dan Towriss, CEO of the Cadillac Formula 1 Team, categorically denied any involvement with the ousted executive. "There have been no talks with Christian Horner, and there are no plans to do that," said Towriss. "I'd like to officially shut down that rumor. Our support, belief, and backing are in \[current team principal\] Graeme Lowdon." While popular opinion for Horner varies across the paddock, the overall perception is that he is persona non grata in the boardrooms of many automakers due to his Google Drive scandal of 2024. His (and Red Bull's) handling of the [claims of inappropriate behavior]() made by a female employee is seen by many as unfair, and yet another example of how those in power manage to avoid any real consequences for their actions. Whether it's this or another factor that keeps Horner from being employed in F1 again is yet to be seen. For what it's worth, the sport seemingly has a short-term memory problem, at least judging by Flavio Briatore's return to F1 after blatantly fixing a grand prix's outcome. Or, perhaps morality does not factor into some teams' hiring decisions. In any case, Cadillac's leadership doesn't appear to be interested in the ex-Red Bull chief's services. *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()