Red Bull is reportedly taking swift action to conclude an investigation into Christian Horner. The team principal of Red Bull Racing has been accused of engaging in inappropriate and boundary-crossing behavior by a female employee of the company. In response, the F1 team, which is owned by an Austrian beverage company, has enlisted the services of an external law firm to conduct an inquiry into the matter. Despite the controversy surrounding Horner, he has been spotted alongside the team during the Silverstone shakedown and the pre-season testing in Bahrain.
During a press conference held as part of the testing, Horner was questioned about the ongoing investigation and the uncertainty surrounding it. The Englishman emphasized that he is actively participating in the inquiry and urged everyone to await the final verdict. Throughout the entire process, the Red Bull Team and its crew have maintained a neutral stance. Other F1 teams have called for transparency throughout the investigation.
As you may already know, there is a procedure underway in which I am involved. Given my involvement, I regret to inform you that I am unable to provide any comments on the matter.
Christian Horner confirmed that he is part of an ongoing procedure. However, he clarified that he is not afraid but simply chooses not to comment on the issue. The investigation poses a public relations nightmare for both Red Bull and Formula One as a whole. It is in the best interest of all parties involved for the verdict to be reached before the start of the racing season.
During the morning session of the second day of Formula 1 pre-season testing, Sergio Perez encountered brake problems. After completing three laps, the Red Bull driver’s front right brake caught fire as he was being wheeled back into the garage.
As a result, Perez lost at least thirty minutes of track time due to the frantic efforts to address the issue on both front axles. With only fifteen minutes remaining in the morning session, the team allowed him to return to the track briefly to double-check everything before returning to the pits.
The Mexican driver will be eager to deliver an exceptional performance in the upcoming 2024 season. His current contract, which he signed at the age of 34, will expire at the end of the 2024 season. Perez, who had a challenging season last year, will need to improve his performance if he hopes to secure his place within the Red Bull family.
According to the Source firstsportz.com