Christian Horner, the former team principal of Red Bull Racing who was dismissed in July 2025, is reportedly causing a distraction for Ferrari, according to current team principal Frederic Vasseur. Horner recently expressed interest in working for Ferrari in an interview with The Times, calling it "the dream," and indicated he would not seek a shareholding in the team. Vasseur acknowledged that the ongoing speculation about Horner's potential move has been a distraction, particularly after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc finished fourth and his teammate Lewis Hamilton came in sixth. Vasseur emphasized that the team is focused on fighting for second place in the championship and that he is concentrating on motivating the squad rather than managing the media attention. Hamilton was asked by Sky Sports if he was confident in Ferrari's direction under Vasseur, and he affirmed his belief in the team's trajectory. Vasseur denied joking about Horner and suggested that any questions about potential collaboration should be directed to his assistant. Horner's departure from Red Bull followed allegations of sexual harassment and coercive behavior by a female employee. These claims were investigated internally by Red Bull, which ultimately dismissed them. The situation led to the departure of several senior figures, including aerodynamicist Adrian Newey, and contributed to a decline in the team's performance. A reported settlement between Horner and Red Bull was estimated to be worth 60 million euros. Ferrari entered the season with high hopes of being title contenders, particularly after new chassis and engine regulations were introduced. However, their engine performance has lagged behind that of Mercedes and Red Bull, a weakness that was evident during the long straights of the Baku circuit. Vasseur acknowledged the limitations of their current engine, noting that Ferrari loses a position per lap in races with long straights. He emphasized his commitment to Ferrari, stating that motorsport is both his life and his business. Ferrari has not won a world championship since 2008 and has struggled to maintain competitiveness in recent years. Horner, in his interview, suggested that Ferrari could be considered the "sleeping giant" of Formula 1, implying that the team has the potential to reclaim its former dominance. However, Vasseur and the team are currently focused on addressing their performance issues and securing a strong position in the championship. The distraction caused by Horner's job search underscores the challenges Ferrari faces as it seeks to reestablish itself as a top contender in the sport.