An update has emerged regarding the investigation into allegations of “inappropriate behavior” by Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
Earlier this month, reports surfaced alleging that Horner had been accused of “inappropriate, controlling behavior” by a female colleague.
According to Dutch news outlet De Telegraaf, Red Bull released a statement saying: “After the company was made aware of certain recent allegations, an independent investigation was launched.
“This process, which is already ongoing, is being carried out by an external, specialized lawyer. The company takes these matters extremely seriously and the investigation will be completed as soon as practical. It would not be appropriate to comment further at this time.” Horner himself has publicly stated: “I completely deny these claims.”
Recent reports suggested that Horner is not “expected to survive at Red Bull” following the investigation.
Addressing the situation, Sky Sports’ Craig Slater provided an update, indicating that Horner is expected to attend Red Bull’s 2024 car launch this Thursday.
Slater remarked: “He is under investigation, and he is continuing in his job, at the moment it is business as usual is the message I’m getting out of Red Bull Racing so he has been in the factory over the last few days.
“He is at the Silverstone circuit today, where the car is having its shakedown, so he is carrying out his duties as team principal and chief executive and I also do expect him to be at the launch of the team’s car on Thursday.”
Slater elaborated: “But I think the key point to make about this is that we have to separate what’s going on with the F1 team and the F1 schedule of events, with the season drawing close and this investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior which we understand a female member of staff has made about controlling and potential coercive behavior which Christian Horner denies.
“That will follow its timescale and I’ve been reporting consistently that it could take some weeks and might even stretch into the Formula 1 season before that investigation is concluded and I’ve heard nothing to change that potential timescale.”
