Ford has called on Red Bull to address its inquiry into allegations against Christian Horner, the team principal of its Formula 1 team. According to the Associated Press, Ford is “disappointed by the lack of complete openness” it has encountered. The AP claims to have seen a letter sent by CEO Jim Farley to the team on Friday. Ford is set to collaborate with Red Bull on the team’s in-house engine project in 2026. Farley expressed his dissatisfaction with “the unresolved accusations of inappropriate conduct by Red Bull Racing leadership”. Horner has been under investigation by Red Bull’s parent company since early February for alleged misconduct. He was interviewed on February 9 by an “external specialist barrister”. The investigation is ongoing, and Horner has made public appearances since then, including at the team’s 2024 F1 car launch and at pre-season testing in Bahrain. During a team principals’ press conference, he was involved in an uncomfortable exchange. Farley emphasized Ford’s desire for a “swift and serious resolution” to the investigation. McLaren’s Zak Brown and Mercedes’ Toto Wolff, two F1 team principals who have commented on the matter, have also stressed the need for “transparency and thoroughness”. Farley stated that Ford had requested additional information from Red Bull almost two weeks ago and warned that “Ford’s values are non-negotiable” if there is no satisfactory response. He wrote in the letter, “It is crucial that our racing partners share and demonstrate a genuine commitment to those same values. My team and I are available at any time to discuss this matter. We are determined to achieve a resolution that we can all support.” In line with Mark Rushbrook, Ford Performance director’s previous statement acknowledging that Red Bull is “taking the situation very seriously,” Farley expressed confidence in the fairness of the investigation. However, he also expressed growing frustration with the lack of a resolution or clear indication from Red Bull about when a fair and just resolution can be expected. He stated, “We are equally frustrated by the lack of complete openness with us, your corporate partners, regarding this matter, and we look forward to receiving a comprehensive report of all findings.”
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