Mohammed Ben Sulayem recently had a meeting with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to discuss the current situation surrounding Christian Horner’s case. Sulayem, who is known for his involvement in motorsports, has been in the spotlight for the wrong reasons lately. A female employee of Red Bull accused the 50-year-old of inappropriate behavior, but Horner was recently cleared of all allegations. However, a supposed leak of evidence has sparked further controversy surrounding Horner. The President of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) has finally addressed this alleged revelation.
During the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, the FIA President reportedly had a discussion with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali regarding Horner’s case. It should be noted that the sports governing body may not have direct authority to take action against Christian Horner. In the past, the FIA has emphasized the importance of fairness and integrity throughout the entire process.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem has now expressed his thoughts on the alleged leak of evidence in Horner’s case. The 62-year-old acknowledged that this situation is detrimental to Formula 1, as Horner is a public figure with millions of fans. The FIA President also emphasized that the impact of the allegations goes beyond the sport, affecting individuals on a personal level.
While Ben Sulayem clarified that the FIA currently has no plans to take action against Horner, as they have not received any formal complaints regarding the Red Bull Team Principal, the situation remains concerning. Christian Horner himself has chosen not to comment on anonymous speculation regarding the alleged leak. However, it has been reported that his wife, Geri Halliwell, who was once a member of the Spice Girls, feels humiliated after an anonymous email allegedly leaked multiple pieces of evidence through a Google Drive link.
Despite the ongoing controversy, Christian Horner has continued to fulfill his role as the Red Bull team boss during the Bahrain Grand Prix. However, there are rumors that Geri Halliwell may choose to skip the race altogether rather than support her husband on the grid. Neither Horner nor Halliwell have made any public statements regarding their relationship since the alleged leak occurred.
Undoubtedly, Christian Horner finds himself in a difficult position at the start of the 2024 F1 season. The 50-year-old has consistently denied all accusations, and there has been no official confirmation regarding the alleged evidence that has been made public. The outcome for the Red Bull team boss in the days ahead remains uncertain.