Christian Horner has once again been approached by Aston Martin in an audacious bid to turn around their struggling Formula One team, Daily Mail Sport understands.
The renewed contact comes as the 52-year-old former Red Bull team principal continues to carefully evaluate his future options following his departure from his former role 12 months ago.
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SubscribeBillionaire owner Lawrence Stroll has long coveted Horner's leadership expertise and previously came close to securing his signature before a potential deal fell through.
This latest emergency move underscores Aston Martin's current struggles on the grid, having secured just a single championship point across the opening eight races of the season.
Weighing Potential Routes Back Into the F1 Paddock
While Horner is in no immediate rush to return to active pitlane duties after receiving a substantial payoff from Red Bull, he has openly admitted to having unfinished business in the sport.
A potential move to Aston Martin would reunite Horner with legendary designer Adrian Newey at the team's state-of-the-art factory located opposite Silverstone.
Alternative paths back into the paddock remain open, including tentative discussions regarding equity options with Alpine or potential exploratory talks with other major manufacturing partners.
Neither Horner nor representatives from Aston Martin have formally commented on the ongoing speculation regarding a high-profile executive appointment.