Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull, is facing a major crisis due to an ongoing investigation. He is currently experiencing sleepless nights as his world has been turned upside down by allegations of inappropriate behavior. In the midst of this turmoil, Red Bull’s partner for 2026, Ford, has also weighed in on the situation.
Red Bull and Ford have joined forces to develop a hybrid power unit that will supply engines to both Red Bull and VCARB (AlphaTauri) in the future. While the two entities have expressed excitement about this collaboration in the past, Ford has now issued a statement in response to the allegations against Christian Horner.
Mark Rushbrook, the Global Director of Ford’s Performance Motorsports, recently released a statement emphasizing the importance of high standards of behavior from their partners. However, Ford has chosen not to comment on the specific situation involving Horner until the investigation concludes.
Despite the controversy surrounding him, Horner made a surprising appearance at Red Bull’s RB20 car launch event. He participated in various segments, discussing the 2024 car and other topics alongside notable figures in the sport.
Christian Horner has been at the forefront of the Red Bull F1 team since its inception and has played a pivotal role in its success. Under the current regulations, the team has been virtually unbeatable. However, if Horner is found guilty at the end of the investigation, he will be compelled to step down from his position, which would be a significant blow to both him and Red Bull.
Finding a suitable replacement for Horner would be a daunting task for the team. Nevertheless, the investigation is expected to take a considerable amount of time and will continue in the background throughout the 2024 F1 season.
According to the Source firstsportz.com