After being cleared by Red Bull of any suspected “inappropriate behaviors,” Christian Horner speaks up.
After the inquiry into alleged “inappropriate behavior” concluded on Thursday, Red Bull F1 president Christian Horner said he was “pleased.”
A female coworker filed a complaint against the Red Bull team principal, alleging “inappropriate, controlling behavior,” which was first made public on February 5. Both last week at pre-season testing and originally in public at Red Bull’s 2024 F1 car presentation in Milton Keynes, Horner vehemently refuted the accusations.
However, the parent company of the world champions, Red Bull GmbH, said on Wednesday afternoon that the “grievance” against Horner has been dropped following an inquiry carried out and finished by an outside attorney. Nonetheless, the female coworker is entitled to an appeal.
Before practice for the season-opening race on Thursday, Horner told Sky Sports News, “I’m just happy that the process is over, I obviously can’t comment about it.”
“Now that I’m here, my entire attention is on the grand prix, the upcoming season, and attempting to defend both of our titles.”
“As the process has been carried out and completed, I am unable to provide any other comments. I’m glad to be in Bahrain and am concentrated on the upcoming season.
“There has never been more unity within the team.”
Horner will be in position for this weekend’s opening race of the 2024 Formula One season after arriving in Bahrain on Wednesday night.
“The independent investigation into the allegations made against Mr. Horner is complete, and Red Bull can confirm that the grievance has been dismissed,” a Red Bull GmbH spokeswoman stated on Wednesday.
It is the complainant’s right to file an appeal. Red Bull is certain that the inquiry was conducted in an impartial, thorough, and fair manner.
“We will refrain from making any additional comments out of respect for everyone involved, as the investigation report is confidential and includes the private information of the parties and third parties who assisted in the inquiry.
