The matter remains unresolved, as the person making the accusation has taken the complaint to the FIA in an attempt to overturn Red Bull’s decision in favor of Christian Horner.
In the midst of a turbulent period for Red Bull, Christian Horner, the team principal, is reportedly aiming for a significant career advancement within the organization.
Despite facing internal challenges and allegations of inappropriate conduct, Horner, aged 50, was cleared of any wrongdoing by Red Bull following an internal investigation prompted by a complaint from a female employee.
The matter remains unresolved, as the person making the accusation has taken the complaint to the FIA in an attempt to overturn Red Bull’s decision in favor of Horner.
This situation has intensified internal conflicts, with public criticism even coming from Jos Verstappen, the father of Max Verstappen, who has called for Horner to be dismissed.
Nevertheless, Horner is allegedly seeking a more influential position as the CEO of Red Bull GmbH, with the aim of succeeding Oliver Mintzlaff, the current CEO and former RB Leipzig executive.
Reports from Bild suggest that Horner has strong support from Chalerm Yoovidhya, Red Bull’s majority owner, who holds a 51% stake in the company.
This support could be crucial for Horner’s aspirations to move into a leadership role beyond the race track at Red Bull Racing.
The controversy surrounding Horner has sparked differing opinions within the Formula 1 community.
Despite being cleared by a thorough investigation led by a prominent independent lawyer, not everyone is convinced that Horner’s continued presence in the sport is appropriate.
Ralf Schumacher, brother of the legendary Michael Schumacher, has expressed his support for those calling for Horner’s resignation.
Schumacher criticized the overshadowing of the sport by the Horner saga, particularly during the opening of the season in Bahrain.
He expressed disappointment with the lack of transparency in assessing the situation and criticized Horner for portraying himself as a victim, which Schumacher finds problematic given the circumstances initiated by Horner himself.
This complex situation at Red Bull highlights the delicate balance between ambitions for leadership and the consequences of internal disputes, all unfolding in the high-pressure environment of Formula 1 racing.