The drama surrounding Red Bull’s team principal Christian Horner has taken a new turn as the woman who accused him of inappropriate and controlling behavior has been suspended by the team. Horner has vehemently denied the allegations, and after an internal investigation, Red Bull’s board dismissed the complaint.
A Red Bull spokesperson stated, “The company cannot comment on this internal matter,” leaving many questions unanswered. The reason given to the employee for her suspension was that she had been dishonest, according to BBC Sport.
The allegations first surfaced last month, and Red Bull’s board made the decision to dismiss the matter after reviewing a report compiled by an independent KC over several weeks. The company has not disclosed the contents of the report or the lawyer’s name.
In a twist of events, an anonymous email containing messages allegedly involving Horner was leaked just a day after the complaint was dismissed. When questioned about the authenticity of the messages at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Horner refused to confirm or deny their validity.
The controversy has caused a split within Red Bull, with sources indicating a divide between the Thai and Austrian sides of the company. While the Austrians reportedly wanted Horner removed from his position, Red Bull’s main shareholder Chalerm Yoovidhya supported the team principal.
Jos Verstappen, father of Red Bull’s triple world champion Max Verstappen, expressed concerns about the impact of the controversy on the team, stating that it is “driving people apart.” Max Verstappen, however, remained focused on the performance side of things, emphasizing that he wants to stay out of the internal conflict.
The situation continues to unfold, leaving fans and observers eagerly awaiting further developments in this ongoing saga within the Red Bull Racing team.
