The investigation into allegations of misconduct by Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has reportedly concluded and is expected to be resolved within the next few days.
Horner is currently under internal investigation by Red Bull Racing's parent company, Red Bull GmbH, following allegations of inappropriate behavior by a female employee.
Mr Horner categorically denied the allegations and said he had fully cooperated with the investigation. Sky Sports F1 We are currently reporting that it has been completed.
Christian Horner's investigation is expected to be resolved by the Bahrain Grand Prix and will reportedly conclude
The Red Bull team principal was reportedly interviewed for a full day as part of his involvement in providing evidence to the investigation, and Red Bull has hired an external lawyer to investigate the allegations against him. That's what it means.
Horner has continued to take part in Red Bull's official activities throughout the investigation, attending the RB20 launch two weeks ago and being trackside in Bahrain for pre-season testing last week.
According to a report from Sky Sports, a full investigation is currently being conducted by the board of directors at Red Bull's headquarters in Salzburg, Austria, and is said to be well over 100 pages in length, including interview testimonies from those involved. ing.
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The outcome regarding Horner's future with the team is expected to be announced on Tuesday or Wednesday this week, with the long-time team principal and CEO said to be expected to eventually report to Red Bull GmbH's board of directors.
Out of respect for the confidentiality of those involved, any communication from Red Bull's parent company is unlikely to include material details about the allegations themselves.
Horner said his involvement at trackside and at the launch of the team's new challenger, the RB20, will be “business as usual” ahead of the new season as Red Bull aims to win its fourth consecutive drivers' championship. He claimed that. In 2024, we will win the constructors' title for the third consecutive year.
The 50-year-old has been at the helm of the team since joining F1 in 2005 and is currently the sport's longest-serving team principal.
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