Lewis Hamilton breaks silence on Christian Horner sacking amid Ferrari speculation

Lewis Hamilton has broken his silence on Christian Horner's Red Bull departure amid speculation linking him to Ferrari.

After two decades at Red Bull, Horner was sacked as team principal earlier this month, marking the end of a dominant era in Formula 1.

This weekend's race at Spa is Red Bull's first grand prix weekend without the Englishman in charge.

Legendary driver Hamilton was asked for his opinions on Horner's sacking at the pre-race press conference.

He said: "When I'm away from race weekends I don't pay attention to what is happening in F1 other than what’s happening in own team, so I was neither surprised or not surprised.

"I was just minding my business.”

Lewis Hamilton and Christian Horner. (Image: Bryn Lennon - Formula 1 / Contributor via Getty)

Since his Red Bull exit, Horner has been linked with both Ferrari and Alpine for the 2026 season.

But it recently emerged that Cadillac, who are joining the F1 grid next year, are also interested in bringing Horner in.

As reported by Formula Uno Analisi Tecnica, they have emerged as the 'likeliest' destination if he decides to return to the sport.

It has been suggested that 'the two parties are talking' but the team will have to 'rework their operation to find room for a dominant figure like Horner'.

What has happened at Red Bull?

Horner has been replaced by Laurent Mekies, who was promoted from Red Bull's sister team Racing Bulls.

The 48-year-old Frenchman has been given the job of reviving Red Bull's fortunes during what has been a difficult season.

After four consecutive drivers championships under Max Verstappen, this year they have been unable to cope with the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.

Red Bull have struggled to keep pace with McLaren. (Image: Ryan Pierse / Staff via Getty)

One of their biggest issues has been the second Red Bull seat, with Sergio Perez, Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda all struggling.

As a result, Red Bull sit fourth in the constructors championship standings, behind McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari.

But the Spa circuit suits the Red Bull car, so Mekies will be hopeful he can make a dream start to life at his new team.

How is Lewis Hamilton doing at Ferrari?

Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, joined the Italian team in the summer, but he has struggled in his first year.

He currently sits sixth in the drivers' standings, 16 points behind teammate Charles Leclerc.

The 40-year-old Brit is yet to stand on the podium in his first 12 races with the team.

His best moment so far in a Ferrari came in China, where he claimed a convincing sprint race victory.