Christian Horner’s inquiry has become a hot topic in the F1 community. Daniel Ricciardo has finally shared his thoughts on this matter.
Red Bull’s Team Principal is currently facing an investigation regarding allegations of inappropriate conduct. Despite denying all claims, the 50-year-old continues to carry out his responsibilities at Milton Keynes. However, Horner’s situation has sparked widespread discussion in the F1 community. Now, Daniel Ricciardo has spoken up about his former boss.
Ricciardo acknowledged that everyone in the paddock was aware of Horner’s investigation. However, the Australian driver stated that it did not distract him as there was limited information available to the public. Nevertheless, Daniel Ricciardo emphasized that his focus was on his campaign with his current team during the Bahrain season opener.
The Australian driver shares a strong bond with Christian Horner, spanning over a decade. Daniel Ricciardo was a part of the Red Bull driver academy before racing for the Austrian team for five seasons. Last season, the 34-year-old returned to the Red Bull family and now competes for their sister team, VCARB.
Daniel Ricciardo expressed empathy towards his former boss. The 34-year-old mentioned that Christian Horner has always treated him well. However, the Australian driver hopes for a fair and speedy resolution to the investigation. Ricciardo is hopeful that the verdict will be announced before the start of the Bahrain GP.
Christian Horner has been accused of sexual misconduct by a female employee at Red Bull. According to reports, Horner attempted to offer a settlement of $800,000 to the employee. However, the offer was rejected, and the unnamed employee may take the matter to the English courts in the near future.
Furthermore, the report compiled by an external barrister has been submitted to Red Bull GmbH in Austria. An official announcement regarding the verdict could be made during the Bahrain GP weekend. Despite rumors of potential tension between Horner and Max Verstappen’s family, the team continues to operate as usual.
Certainly, millions of fans eagerly await the official decision regarding Christian Horner’s case. However, it is important to remember that the 50-year-old is considered innocent until proven guilty. This investigation will have significant implications for the sport as it strives to ensure a safer working environment for all personnel.