Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf recently provided new information regarding Christian Horner’s investigation, shedding light on the nature of the allegations and Horner’s alleged attempts to conceal them. Currently, Horner is facing an investigation into claims of inappropriate behavior. Red Bull GmbH has taken these allegations seriously and has hired an external barrister with expertise in this area to handle the case. Initially, the details surrounding the accusations were unclear, with conflicting reports. However, De Telegraaf has now revealed some shocking revelations.
According to De Telegraaf, a female employee of Red Bull Racing visited the company’s headquarters in Austria in December 2023 to report allegations of sexually inappropriate behavior against Christian Horner. As a result, the parent company initiated an investigation into the matter. The employee provided the barrister assigned to the case with text messages as evidence, which De Telegraaf claims to have obtained. These messages reportedly demonstrate that Horner had been consistently sending sexually explicit texts to the employee over an extended period of time.
Furthermore, it has been alleged that the Red Bull Team Principal made efforts to sweep the issue under the rug. In fact, shortly after the case was first reported online, Horner’s legal team contacted the employee within 24 hours. Horner himself has denied all accusations. Additionally, De Telegraaf reported that Horner offered a settlement of £650,000 (or over $800,000) to the employee, perhaps in an attempt to silence her and avoid media attention. The Dutch newspaper also claimed that several prominent figures within the F1 paddock are aware of these sexually inappropriate allegations against Horner.
Christian Horner holds the position of Team Principal for one of the most successful F1 teams. If the allegations reported by De Telegraaf are proven true, strict action will be taken against the 50-year-old, potentially resulting in his departure from Red Bull. However, it is important to note that Horner is considered innocent until the investigation declares him guilty.
Currently, Horner continues to fulfill his duties at Milton Keynes, including overseeing the RB-20 shakedown. However, tensions are rising within the Red Bull camp, including concerns from Max Verstappen’s family. Despite this, Christian Horner has stated that the team remains united as the 2024 F1 season commences.
Sexual transgressions are unacceptable in any workplace, particularly when committed by an F1 Team Principal. However, it is crucial to highlight that there is no official confirmation of these allegations beyond the reports from De Telegraaf. Consequently, millions of fans eagerly await updates on Horner’s case and whether the 50-year-old attempted to conceal his actions through a settlement offer to the female employee.
According to the Source firstsportz.com