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SEP 15, 2026

Christian Horner reportedly targets Otro Capital’s 24% Alpine stake after Renault veto expiry

A deadline lapse in Alpine’s shareholder agreements has renewed speculation over who might buy Otro Capital’s 24% stake, with Christian Horner reported to be eyeing a route back into F1 via an equity purchase in Alpine.

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    • Article of Association filings at Companies House reportedly confirm the three‑year veto has expired.
    • Otro Capital’s 24% stake was bought in 2023; reports say the expiration enables new bidders to approach the holding.
    • A sale could materially alter Alpine’s ownership structure and governance if a credible buyer secures the tranche.
    • Report frames Alpine as an obvious route for Horner given his desire for an ownership role rather than only team management.
    • Sources quoted in the piece suggest Horner wants a meaningful equity position similar to other team principals who hold shares.
    • The story notes Renault can still veto up to three offers in some circumstances but that this is not seen as an insurmountable obstacle.
    • Report cites remaining contractual mechanics and Renault’s potential residual veto rights as complexities.
    • No formal bid or confirmation from Horner, Otro Capital or Renault is published in the article.
    • Any actual transaction would require further filings and formal announcements to be definitive.
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