Christian Horner is topic to an inner investigation by Red Bull following allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
The Brit, 50, has been the workforce principal of Red Bull since 2005 and has led their Formula One workforce to 13 world titles, together with three straight Drivers’ Championships received by Max Verstappen.
The power drinks firm launched a press release concerning the allegations in opposition to Horner – who vehemently denies them – on Monday (February 5) as they said an unbiased investigation has been opened.
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“After being made aware of certain recent allegations, the company launched an independent investigation,” the assertion learn.
“This process, which is already underway, is being carried out by an external specialist barrister. The company takes these matters extremely seriously and the investigation will be completed as soon as practically possible. It would not be appropriate to comment further at this time.”
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Dutch publication De Telegraaf reported: “Horner is said to have been guilty of inappropriate behaviour, in particular towards one particular team member of Red Bull Racing.
“The boss of the power drinks firm, Oliver Mintzlaff, is aware of in regards to the accusations and takes the accusations very critically.”
Horner’s alleged allegations come only a month earlier than the brand new Formula One season the place Red Bull defend each the Drivers’ Championship and Constructers’ Championships.
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It was a stellar season for the Austrian workforce in 2023 that noticed the Leamington Spa native lead the racing workforce to a extremely dominant marketing campaign by successful 21 out of the 22 races on their option to double championship success.
It shouldn’t be but recognized what the allegations imply in regard to Horner’s involvement within the upcoming season which shall be Lewis Hamilton’s final in a Mercedes uniform after he introduced he’ll be leaving the Silver Arrows after 11 years to affix Ferrari on the finish of the 2024/25 season.
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The seven-time champion will race alongside Charles Leclerc subsequent season as Carlos Sainz shall be shifting on from the Tifosi subsequent yr, making method for the Brit because the Spaniard’s subsequent transfer shouldn’t be but recognized.