Red Bull has chosen not to disclose the details of the investigation, which has led to teams protesting against them for their lack of transparency. Christian Horner and Toto Wolff (via IMAGO)
After an extensive eight-week investigation conducted by an external lawyer, the individual in question was cleared of all allegations and declared innocent. However, recent leaks of confidential documents have reignited the debate about whether the British individual should continue as the team principal at Red Bull or not. Now, there is a call for Formula 1 to take action.
Shortly after it was revealed that Horner had been cleared of any wrongdoing, an anonymous source leaked confidential documents related to the case to Formula 1 personnel and journalists worldwide. This prompted members of the paddock to demand a fair and transparent investigation into the matter. In response, the team principal of the Austrian team has commented on this pressing issue within the world of Formula 1. Toto Wolff has urged the FIA, along with Formula 1, to intervene and resolve the issue.
Wolff stated that publicly commenting on the issue would diminish the value of Formula 1 as a sport overall. However, the current incidents are tarnishing the sport’s reputation. He further emphasized the need for appropriate action to be taken to increase people’s confidence in their workplace safety and ensure they do not face any form of harassment. FIA President [Name] also expressed concern about the issue but explained that they cannot initiate an investigation unless there is a formal complaint from other teams. Thus, the saga continues for a little longer.
The CEO of [Red Bull], [Name], has been vocal about the ongoing fiasco in the Formula 1 landscape. The British individual was declared innocent by the Red Bull GmbH board. However, [Name] is dissatisfied with the handling of the case.
The 52-year-old stated that there have been numerous speculations surrounding the case as a whole. Furthermore, the FIA should intervene and assist in resolving the issue to protect the overall reputation of Formula 1.
For now, the case has been closed, and Horner will remain as the team’s chief in Milton Keynes. However, reports suggest that there is currently a feud between the Englishman and Jos Verstappen circulating in the media. Therefore, it remains uncertain who will be leading the team in the coming months.