Business F1 magazine has made significant claims regarding the lawyer who conducted the investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior against Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner. A female employee of the team accused Horner of misconduct, leading to an independent investigation by Red Bull GmbH. However, Business F1 magazine alleges that the lawyer in charge of the investigation had close ties to Horner’s key ally.
According to Business F1 magazine, the lawyer, who is believed to represent the family of Red Bull’s Thai majority shareholder, was not truly independent in their role. Instead, they allegedly carried out instructions from the Yoovidhya family. The magazine also states that the lawyer’s identity and law firm are known, and that they have extensive experience in business matters.
The magazine further claims that Chalerm Yoovidhya instructed the lawyer to produce a report that would exonerate Horner from all accusations made by the employee. Business F1 magazine asserts that the 200-page report primarily focused on Horner’s achievements as the Red Bull Team Principal, with only a small portion dedicated to the allegations.
Additionally, the magazine suggests that individuals within Red Bull, including Horner himself and others, were aware of Yoovidhya’s connections to the lawyer. However, due to Yoovidhya’s majority stake in the company, this information could not be publicly disclosed.
It is important to note that there is no official information available regarding the identity of the lawyer involved in Christian Horner’s investigation. Red Bull GmbH has not provided any details about the investigation following Horner’s clearance. Therefore, the report from Business F1 magazine should be approached with caution at this time.