A 52-year-old man shares his home with former Spice Girl member Geri Halliwell, whom he married in 2015, in an area bordering Oxfordshire close to Banbury.

He led Red Bull as team principal beginning in 2005, overseeing eight drivers’ championships and six constructors’ trophies.

His time there ended last year when the organisation removed him from his position during the season because of worries about the team’s performance.

Earlier, claims about improper behaviour had circulated, though he was later cleared of any wrongdoing.

He featured among the invited guests at the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez during the weekend, where photographers spotted him standing with Honda Racing Company chief executive Koji Watanabe.

Speaking to Ziggo Sport at the Spanish circuit, Horner explained that he has always been enthusiastic about motorcycles and finds it impressive to witness them reaching such remarkable speeds on a straight. He noted that now that he has additional free time, attending MotoGP events is genuinely enjoyable for him.

This appearance comes as The Sunday Times disclosed that Horner might return to Formula One as a team principal, backed by investors ready to fund a purchase.

The main difficulty seems to be finding a team prepared to sell to someone who has reportedly made enemies throughout their involvement in the sport.

Since his abrupt exit from Milton Keynes last year, Horner has been linked with almost every outfit on the grid, while a 24 percent share in Alpine has also attracted interest from Mercedes principal Toto Wolff.

Top Formula One teams are valued at roughly £6.5 billion, with the report suggesting Horner’s financial supporters have the resources to pursue whichever team they target.

The real obstacle, according to the report, is identifying team owners willing to enter talks about a possible sale.