Red Bull’s recent unveiling of their RB20 car was largely overshadowed by the ongoing controversy surrounding Christian Horner, the team principal. Horner is currently facing intense scrutiny and is finding it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. New allegations regarding his inappropriate behavior continue to emerge, and it has recently been revealed that Red Bull’s partner for 2026, Ford, is demanding swift action and complete transparency.
Ford, a family-oriented brand, is taking the investigation into Horner very seriously. According to Financial Times, they recently sent a letter to Red Bull addressing the issue. In a recent interview with Sky Sports, Mark Rushbrook, Ford’s head of global motorsport, expressed the company’s concerns and emphasized the need for a resolution.
Although the official partnership between Ford and Red Bull is set to begin in 2026, they have already started collaborating on various projects, including battery development. Despite Ford’s urging for a quick resolution to the Christian Horner matter, it is widely believed that Horner will still be present on Red Bull’s pit wall during the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend.
During the launch of the RB20, Horner’s actions indicated that he would be actively involved in the team’s operations during the first race weekend of the 2024 F1 season, which takes place in Bahrain on February 29th. However, it is expected that the investigation into Horner’s behavior will continue throughout the upcoming campaign, with an announcement potentially being made around the time of the Saudi Grand Prix. Until then, the rumor mill will continue to churn out intriguing stories surrounding the Horner saga.
According to the Source firstsportz.com