LONDON (AP) — The Alpine Formula 1 team confirmed Sunday that ex-Red Bull boss Christian Horner is among the interested parties in buying a minority stake in the team.

“It is no secret that Otro Capital has held preliminary talks to sell its stake in the team,” Alpine said in a statement. “⁠The team is regularly approached and contacted from potential investors, particularly given Otro Capital declared exploratory talks have taken place. One of those parties to express an interest is a group of investors, which also includes Christian Horner.”

Horner was fired by Red Bull in July to end a 20-year stint that included eight F1 drivers’ titles but also more recent turmoil that rocked the team on and off the track.

Alpine has switched to Mercedes engines for a new era of F1 regulations this year.

Alpine finished last in the constructors’ standings last year.

Preseason testing opens in Barcelona on Monday.

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