Briatore confirms Horner interest in Alpine stake

Jan.26 (GMM) Flavio Briatore has confirmed that Christian Horner is among those interested in buying into Alpine, amid moves by an existing shareholder to sell its stake.

Speaking on the sidelines of Alpine’s 2026 car presentation in Barcelona, Briatore said the 24 percent holding owned by Otro Capital is on the market and has attracted interest from several groups.

“Otro wants to sell its participation in Alpine,” Briatore was quoted as saying. “There are a few groups interested.”

Briatore acknowledged his long-standing relationship with Horner, but stressed that any potential deal would not involve Alpine management directly.

“I’ve known Christian for many years, I talk with Christian anyway, but this has nothing to do with me,” he said. “First, you have to buy the Otro shares, then Renault has to accept the buyer, and then we’ll see what happens.”

Alpine later issued a statement to L’Equipe confirming that Otro Capital, which acquired its 24 percent stake in 2023, has entered preliminary discussions to sell its shares. The team added that all talks are taking place directly between shareholders.

“All these discussions are taking place directly with the current shareholders, Otro Capital (24%) and Renault Group (76%), and not with Flavio Briatore or other members of the team,” the statement said.

While Horner is currently unable to take up an operational role with another Formula 1 team, his eligibility to return to the sport in any capacity is understood to change in about April this year. Briatore, however, played down any immediate implications.

“It has no link with me,” he said. “He is negotiating with someone else, not with us.”

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