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Horner Considered Alonso and Leclerc for Red Bull Seat

  • Christian Horner considered Fernando Alonso and Charles Leclerc for Red Bull's 2025 seat.
  • Neither Alonso nor Leclerc received the necessary backing to join Red Bull.
  • Max Verstappen was not involved in the decision to rule out Leclerc.
  • Horner discusses these considerations in his upcoming book, Drive.
  • Helmut Marko was a significant obstacle in the driver selection process.
Horner Considered Alonso and Leclerc for Red Bull Seat | Split Angle