Red Bull workforce principal Christian Horner has formally been cleared of the inappropriate behaviour allegations in opposition to him.
Horner, 50, has been beneath the microscope ever since allegations of inappropriate and controlling behaviour in direction of a feminine colleague have been made in opposition to him final month. Horner has all the time denied the allegations.
It emerged on Wednesday afternoon that the Brit was set to be cleared of the allegations, and now a Red Bull assertion has confirmed the information. It learn: “The independent investigation into the allegations made against Mr Horner is complete, and Red Bull can confirm that the grievance has been dismissed.
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“The complainant has a proper of enchantment. Red Bull is assured that the investigation has been truthful, rigorous and neutral. The investigation report is confidential and incorporates the non-public data of the events and third events who assisted within the investigation, and due to this fact we is not going to be commenting additional out of respect for all involved. Red Bull will proceed striving to satisfy the very best office requirements.”
It means Horner will be free to take up his position on the pit wall at this weekend’s season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, which takes place on Saturday at 3pm.
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Red Bull launched an inside investigation into Horner when the allegations got here to gentle. They appointed a specialist barrister, who heard 60 hours of proof, which included an in-depth interview with Horner himself, to guide the inquiry.
It’s understood Red Bull bosses have been “at loggerheads” after failing to agree on what motion ought to be taken in opposition to Horner following the investigation. Mark Mateschitz, who owns 49% of the corporate, reportedly desires to dismiss Horner, fearing that additional allegations may very well be made later down the road, whereas Chalerm Yoovidhya, who owns 51%, desires the corporate to stay by the Englishman.
Horner is F1’s longest-serving workforce principal having been on the helm of Red Bull since they entered the game in 2005 and has overseen the successful of six constructors’ and 7 drivers’ titles.