Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull Racing, has firmly denied rumors suggesting a potential move to Ferrari. Speaking at a press conference at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya, Horner emphasized his "100 percent" commitment to Red Bull, despite recent reports from German publication Bild indicating interest from Ferrari chairman John Elkann.

"Of course it's always flattering to be associated with other teams but my commitment 100 percent is with Red Bull," Horner stated. "It always has been and certainly will be for the long-term."

Horner's relationship with Elkann, which spans several years, was cited as a potential catalyst for the rumors. However, Horner dismissed the speculation with a touch of humor, noting, "My Italian is worse than Flavio's English, so how on earth would that work?"

The backdrop to these rumors includes Ferrari's current struggles under team principal Fred Vasseur. Despite finishing second in last year's championship, Ferrari has faced increasing pressure due to a lackluster performance this season. The arrival of Lewis Hamilton has not yet translated into the expected success, with Hamilton yet to secure a podium finish in the main races, despite a sprint race victory in China.

Charles Leclerc remains the only Ferrari driver to have achieved podium finishes this year, further intensifying the scrutiny on Vasseur's leadership. As the season progresses, the focus remains on whether Ferrari can close the gap to frontrunners like McLaren and Red Bull, and whether Vasseur can steer the team back to its former glory.