Red Bull’s racing chief, Christian Horner, is facing potential termination from his position before the start of the 2024 Formula 1 season. A female colleague has made allegations of “inappropriate behavior” against Horner, which are said to be related to his management style. Horner, who is married to Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, denies these claims. Originally scheduled to take place at Red Bull’s headquarters in Milton Keynes, the hearing will now be held at an undisclosed location due to the heightened media attention surrounding the case. Horner, 50, will be questioned by an independent legal professional, potentially at their own premises. In the meantime, he continues to work alongside the female colleague who made the allegations, awaiting the interrogation. The team had hoped for a resolution by February 15, the date of the unveiling of the new Red Bull F1 car, before the start of the new season in Bahrain on March 2. Red Bull has initiated an independent inquiry into the allegations, led by an external specialist barrister. The company is taking these accusations seriously and expects the investigation to conclude as soon as possible. The recent allegations have overshadowed Red Bull’s recent success in the sport, with their car outperforming competitors and Max Verstappen winning consecutive drivers’ championships.
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