Formula 1 racing team Red Bull
Horner was acquitted of charges of inappropriate conduct
Christian Horner can keep his job – for now. The affected employee can file an internal appeal.
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The result of the investigation is now known: Christian Horner has been acquitted of allegations of inappropriate behavior towards an employee.
The internal investigation into allegations against Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner has not produced any criminal findings. Horner will therefore remain in office. An employee had accused the 50-year-old Brit of behaving inappropriately towards her. The parent company Red Bull announced this on Wednesday. The matter that has been causing unrest in Formula 1 for around a month is now almost over. However, the complainant can still file an objection. It was said that Horner sent the employee text messages with inappropriate, sexual content.
Christian Horner has always denied allegations
Formula 1 had recently pushed for a quick clarification of the matter. The future engine partner also recently complained about a lack of transparency in the remanufacturing process.
Horner, who has been married to former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell since 2015, has always denied the allegations. “Some allegations have been made, which I completely reject. I am fully involved in this process and will continue to do so until it is completed,” Horner emphasized at the presentation of the new RB20 in mid-February.
He has led Red Bull Racing since it started in the 2005 season; under his leadership, the initially ridiculed racing team won seven drivers’ and constructors’ world championships. He is also the longest-serving team boss in the premier class of motorsport.
The Dutch newspaper “De Telegraaf” first made the allegations made public by an employee.