FIA chief offers ‘damaging’ verdict after hauling Horner into disaster speak assembly

Christian Horner‘s ongoing scandal is “damaging the sport”, in accordance with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

The governing physique’s chief broke his silence for the primary time for the reason that saga surrounding the Red Bull Racing staff principal was sparked by an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour levied at him by a unnamed feminine colleague.

While the 50-year-old was cleared of any wrongdoing on Wednesday (February 28) following an investigation from the vitality drinks firm, simply 24 hours later, an nameless electronic mail handle leaked a sequence of texts and pictures, allegedly belonging to the Red Bull staff principal, to journalists, F1 staff principals and Liberty Media administration, together with Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.

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Following the newest twist in Horner’s saga, he was lacking from the Red Bull pitwall throughout Friday’s (March 1) qualifying session that noticed Max Verstappen declare pole place for the thirty third time in his profession. Sky Sports reported that he was known as into a gathering with the 62-year-old, earlier than later being seen on the paddock.

Horner was noticed speaking with and hugging the FIA boss following their assembly earlier which the Emirati later publicly commented on for the primary time.

Speaking to the Financial Times, Ben Sulayem merely mentioned: “It’s damaging the sport, this is damaging on a human level.” The former rally driver confirmed to the publication that the governing physique wouldn’t be conducting their very own investigation having not acquired a proper grievance after the conclusion of Red Bull’s personal probe.

The FIA boss additionally declined to disclose what he and Horner had talked about of their assembly however insisted how essential it’s to “protect our sport from all of this” given your complete state of affairs has overshadowed the start of the 2024 season.

Thanks to Red Bull’s clearing of Horner, the 50-year-old will have the ability to perform his duties as regular for Saturday’s (March 2) Bahrain Grand Prix.

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The Austrian firm’s assertion saying the conclusion of their investigation learn: “The investigation report is confidential and contains the private information of the parties and third parties who assisted in the investigation, and therefore we will not be commenting further out of respect for all concerned. Red Bull will continue striving to meet the highest workplace standards.”