Christian Horner has declared his “heart and soul” is with the Red Bull team, squashing any suggestion he could opt to depart for a rival squad.
Horner has been the team principal at Red Bull since the Milton Keynes-based outfit joined the F1 grid in 2005.
The Briton has overseen eight drivers' titles and six constructors' championships, as well as moving to fourth in the all-time race win list.
Recent rumours placed Horner in the running for a senior role at Ferrari, while the departure of Oliver Oakes from Alpine saw Horner's name as a contender to take over at Team Enstone while also becoming a shareholder.
Horner confirmed he has had approaches for his services in the past - but signalled he has no interest in departing Red Bull.
“Obviously, over the years, I’ve had different approaches, and it’s always flattering to be associated with any other team as they’re all great teams,” he told PlanetF1.
“But my heart and soul are in this team. I’ve invested a big part of my life in it, and I feel a responsibility to the people.”
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Horner is also overseeing the start of a new chapter for Red Bull in 2026.
The team is constructing its very own engine for the first time, doing so in partnership with Ford as fresh power unit regulations come into play.
As he looks to a fresh era for the team, Horner detailed his excitement in continuing to lead the project.
“It’s a group of 2000 people, and I’m really excited about what the future holds in terms of building our own engine. That’s very much the next chapter for us, having it all under one roof. You know, how many people have done that?
“So that’s a massive challenge but a great opportunity and something, as an organisation, we’re very excited about.
“The people are what make a team, and that’s who I feel a tremendous attachment to.
“Both in the team, obviously, and the shareholders that have supported, the sponsors and partners – we now have 58 partners that I’ve been responsible for bringing into the team, and we have a great relationship with so many of those partners. It feels a significant part of my life.”
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