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.