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Christian Horner is reportedly being lined up to replace Fred Vasseur as Ferrari's team principal. According to F1 Insider's Ralf Bach, Ferrari Chairman John Elkann wants to get rid of Vasseur and appoint Horner.
Bach also said that Horner's decision to settle his case, pertaining to allegations of inappropriate behavior, and avoid a court trial was a strategy to get back onto the grid as quickly as possible.
"It's clear why Horner is doing this," Bach told F1 Insider. "He wants to avoid the trial because he's currently looking for a job, maybe even getting one. If he really sees an opportunity at Ferrari, what just happened makes perfect sense."
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"Despite the contract extension, Ferrari apparently wants to get rid of Vasseur, and John Elkann is apparently really focused on securing Christian Horner's place."
Ferrari has struggled this season, having yet to win a race. Both drivers lacked pace at the Singapore Grand Prix last weekend, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finishing outside the top five.
With Ferrari in a bit of a pickle, Horner's wealth of experience in leading a successful team could come in handy. He led Red Bull from its inception in 2005 to his sacking in July.
Vasseur signed a new contract with Ferrari on July 31.
Former F1 driver believes Ferrari 'needs' Christian Horner
While Ralf Bach has reported that Ferrari could be targeting Christian Horner in the near future, former F1 driver Johnny Herbert has backed the prospect of Horner wearing the iconic red of the Italian team.
"Like anything, you need to be able to attract the right personnel to be able to give you a chance of having the fastest car," he told GrandPrix247. "I am sure there was a push to try and get Adrian Newey to join and maybe there should have been a bigger push for that to happen.
"I like Fred Vasseur a lot, but maybe you need to get someone who’s been able to create a winning formula. And that potentially points to Christian Horner."
Horner is a proven winner. During his long tenure with Red Bull, he amassed an impressive six Constructors' and eight Drivers' Championships.
