Red Bull sporting director Christian Horner has been cleared of any misconduct following the completion of a “fair, rigorous and impartial” internal investigation, the Formula One title-winning team said today.
In a statement, Red Bull confirmed that the independent investigation had been “completed” and that the employee’s complaint had been “dismissed” and the complainant would still be able to appeal the decision.
“Red Bull is confident that the investigation was fair, rigorous and impartial. The investigation report is confidential and contains personal information from both parties and third parties who assisted in the investigation, and we will not comment further out of respect for all involved. “, the Austrian team, but based in the UK, said in a statement.
Christian Horner has been under investigation since earlier this month, when the British press reported he was accused of inappropriate behavior by a Red Bull employee and the sporting director denied the allegations against him.
The Briton entered Formula 1 in 2005 when he joined Red Bull, the team he has captained since its inception.
He has six constructors’ championships to his name (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2022 and 2023) and seven drivers’ titles (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2021, 2022 and 2023), the first four with German Sebastian Vettel, and the last one is with German Sebastian Vettel. three with Dutchman Max Verstappen.
The 2024 Formula 1 season begins this weekend, with the Bahrain Grand Prix scheduled for Sunday.
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