Christian Horner made an appearance at the Red Bull RB-20 shakedown at Silverstone despite the ongoing investigation into the conduct of the Team Principal.
The Formula 1 silly season for 2024 is in full swing, with numerous significant developments emerging each week. Amidst the usual preparations for the upcoming season, Horner faced allegations of inappropriate behavior towards a member of his crew at Red Bull. Consequently, an independent inquiry has been initiated, and both parties have been engaged in a dispute since then.
Prior to the official car launch on February 15th, Horner was seen driving the Red Bull RB-20 at Silverstone. Despite the ongoing case, Horner was present at the race alongside the regular Red Bull crew. Disregarding the rumors and accusations, the British team principal has vehemently denied any misconduct on his part.
Although specific details regarding the Red Bull team principal have not been disclosed to the public, reports have confirmed the presence of the 50-year-old at the circuit. As the team prepares for the unveiling of the chassis, the entire crew eagerly awaits the outcome of the investigation, as Horner plays a crucial role within the team. Red Bull GmbH has stated that it would be inappropriate to comment on the situation without a thorough investigation.
In addition to these revelations, other news related to the overall matter has come to light. Former F1 CEO, [Name], allegedly urged Christian Horner to step down from his position before the case became public. However, as expected, Horner has refused to accept responsibility for the allegations and continues to deny them.
Horner was summoned for questioning last Friday, and the session lasted approximately eight hours. However, no significant details regarding the interrogation have been released, as Red Bull has chosen to keep the matter private for the time being. If the allegations are proven to be true, it could jeopardize the reputation of Milton Keynes and impact the upcoming season.
Nevertheless, Red Bull remains focused on preparing for the chassis reveal and the 2024 season. The team has encountered various obstacles along the way leading up to the start of the season. Despite this, Milton Keynes will strive to replicate their successful performance from the 2023 season in the upcoming campaign as well.
According to the Source firstsportz.com