Red Bull’s upcoming 2024 F1 season will be overshadowed by an ongoing investigation involving Christian Horner. The investigation has been deepening week by week and continues to cast a shadow over Red Bull’s campaign. Shocking revelations against Horner have emerged, weakening the case against him.
Recent reports have revealed that Horner allegedly paid around $800k to silence a female victim of his alleged sexually inappropriate behavior. However, the case has become public, putting Horner at risk of being proven guilty of the allegations. Red Bull is hoping for a speedy resolution to the investigation, considering the upcoming season starting in less than a month.
According to The Times, Red Bull aims to conclude the investigation by early next week to avoid it stretching into the opening race in Bahrain. A delayed decision could be detrimental to the team, as Horner is an integral part of it. If he is found guilty, the team will also face the consequences of his departure.
The odds seem to be against Horner, as the female employee involved has taken further steps in the case. She has taken sick leave from work and intends to pursue legal action against Horner in English courts. Despite these allegations, Horner has denied them and attempted to resolve the matter privately by offering financial compensation in exchange for silence. He has chosen to stay with Red Bull and face the drama, believing in his innocence.
Meanwhile, the entire Red Bull crew has remained silent on the matter, taking a neutral stance. The team and the wider F1 community eagerly await the results of the investigation, as the outcome could have severe consequences for Red Bull.
According to the Source firstsportz.com