Christian Horner has spoken out for the primary time for the reason that Red Bull workers member who accused him of inappropriate behaviour was suspended by the staff.
Horner has been on the centre of intense scrutiny after the allegations had been made in opposition to him by a feminine colleague. The Red Bull staff principal denied the claims and was cleared by the Milton Keynes outfit following an investigation.
However, a day after the conclusion of the inner probe, messages alleged to be from Horner to the unnamed lady had been then leaked to personnel within the F1 paddock. Horner has maintained his innocence all through and spouse Geri Halliwell, who can be a Spice Girl, stood by his facet in a present of unity on the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
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According to The Sun, the unnamed lady on the centre of the allegations was nonetheless at work on Monday. However, the worker has since been stood down on full pay as a direct of results of Red Bull’s inquiry.
The complainant is believed to have obtained a authorized letter at the start of this week, and now has 5 working days to enchantment the result of the investigation. A Red Bull spokesperson mentioned: “The company cannot comment on this internal matter.”
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Horner was requested concerning the worker being suspended on the pre-race press convention in Saudi Arabia. He mentioned: “I’m afraid that I can’t comment on anything that’s confidential between the employee and the company.”
He was additionally requested about feedback made final week by Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, who claimed that Horner’s continued presence inside the staff may lead it to “explode.” He mentioned: “I’m obviously aware of the comments that were made.
“There was a dialogue subsequent to the race and I believe all people’s focus could be very a lot on the longer term. The staff’s focus could be very a lot on defending each of those these world titles we’ve got fought so exhausting to realize.
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“Our focus is very much on the future and, as I say, discussions took place following the race in Bahrain and we are all looking forward.”
He was then requested about discussions he is had with Red Bull. He added: “I’m not going to air all of the discussions that are private between the parties. Discussions have inevitably been had and the team are focused on the challenges ahead of us and the season ahead.
“Whilst we have had a really dominant race in Bahrain, we do not anticipate that to be the case in future races. We are aware of our rivals.”
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Despite distractions off the monitor, Red Bull began the F1 season on fireplace in Bahrain. Max Verstappen started the defence of his driver’s title with a usually dominant show, claiming the race win and full factors within the Middle East.
Team-mate Sergio Perez completed second to make it a clear sweep for the constructor. They will now be trying to make it two from two this weekend in Saudi Arabia.