The ongoing issue has persisted for a span of eight weeks, starting from the commencement of January, in contrast to the three weeks it has been in the public spotlight. According to The Telegraph, Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull in Formula 1, supposedly notified his fellow team leaders that he was innocent of the allegations made against him, which were investigated by Red Bull. Prior to the season-opening F1 Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend, Horner has now been cleared of any misconduct after the complaint against him was “dismissed.”
During a gathering of the F1 Commission in London on February 5, Horner “interrupted” the meeting to assert his innocence to his competitors. Subsequently, he underwent extensive questioning by an independent attorney. Uncertain about the outcome of the investigation, Horner departed from the United Kingdom to Bahrain this week on a private aircraft, with the possibility of having to return home immediately. In order to present a unified front, his jet made a stop in Austria to pick up Helmut Marko.
According to reports, Horner received significant support from the employees at Red Bull’s F1 team headquarters in Milton Keynes, with some individuals potentially resigning in solidarity with him. Upon his arrival in Bahrain, Horner was declared innocent of any wrongdoing. In an interview with Sky Sports, he expressed the strength of Red Bull’s unity, stating, “Within the team, it has never been stronger.”
A statement issued by a spokesperson from Red Bull on Wednesday confirmed the completion of the independent investigation into the allegations against Horner, with the grievance being dismissed. The complainant has the option to appeal. Red Bull has confidence in the fairness, thoroughness, and impartiality of the investigation. Due to the confidential nature of the investigation report, which contains private information of all parties involved, further comments will not be provided out of respect for everyone concerned. Red Bull will continue to strive for the highest standards in the workplace.