- Christian Horner has arrived in Bahrain for the primary day of pre-season testing
- An investigation is ongoing after he was accused of ‘inappropriate behaviour’
- Horner has denied the accusations made towards him by a Red Bull worker
Red Bull workforce principal Christian Horner has arrived on the Bahrain International circuit for F1 pre-season testing amid an investigation into alleged ‘inappropriate behaviour’ made towards him.
The investigation was launched earlier this month following a grievance made by a feminine worker at Red Bull. Horner ‘absolutely denies’ the claims, and seems to be attempting to go about his enterprise as typical.
He was pictured in Bahrain on Wednesday morning alongside Red Bull’s chief technical officer Adrian Newey, with the pair getting ready to check their workforce’s new automotive forward of the 2024 season getting underway subsequent week.
He was later seen chatting with Red Bull’s three-time world champion Max Verstappen, with the pair seemingly in excessive spirits as they smiled whereas chatting with each other.
Thoughts then rapidly turned to testing, with Horner seen wanting on intently as Wednesday’s opening session started.
Red Bull chief Christian Horner has arrived in Bahrain forward of pre-season testing
Horner was seen strolling alongside Red Bull colleague Adrian Newey (left) on Wednesday
Horner was seen smiling with Max Verstappen as they chatted to at least one one other earlier than testing
Horner has stated his spouse, Geri Halliwell (proper), has been ‘absolutely supportive’ for the reason that accusations had been made towards him
Horner additionally attended a secret filming day final Tuesday at Silverstone, and returned to the identical observe two days later for Red Bull’s new automotive launch.
Speaking at that occasion, he revealed that his spouse, former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, had been ‘very supportive’ for the reason that accusations had been made towards him.
Halliwell is ‘devastated’ by the allegations, however has stood by Horner. She unfollowed all the Beckhams, together with her former bandmate Victoria, over the weekend, with the scandal involving her husband threatening to show poisonous.
A report in Holland final week revealed extra particulars of the allegations made towards Horner, claiming that he had been accused of sending ‘sexually suggestive messages’ to a Red Bull worker.
Red Bull’s future engine provider Ford responded to the recent claims by warning Horner that they anticipate ‘very excessive requirements of behaviour and integrity’ from their associates.
Horner stays adamant that he’s not responsible of any wrongdoing, and has insisted he desires to concentrate on the season forward.
Horner appeared absolutely targeted as he watched Wednesday’s opening testing session get underway
It had been hoped that the investigation can be concluded earlier than the season begins, however time is now operating out for this to be achieved.
For now, Horner has his sights set on preserving Red Bull on the entrance of the grid after a dominant 2023 marketing campaign.
Red Bull received 21 of the 22 races final yr as Verstappen stormed to his third straight world title.
The Dutchman and his team-mate Sergio Perez will look to put down a marker at pre-season testing over the approaching days, with Horner watching on from the Red Bull storage.