P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Hamilton: Horner investigation "a really important moment for F1"
“The Mercedes driver was speaking in the pre-event press conference for the 2024 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. Horner is understood to currently be travelling there with the outcome of Red Bull GmbH’s investigation still pending. Several F1 stakeholders have urged Red Bull to quickly establish the outcome, including the championship’s commercial rights holder and motorsport’s governing body, as well as Red Bull’s future engine partner, Ford. The question put to Hamilton, as well as McLaren’s Lando Norris and Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso, specifically referenced Horner remaining in place during the investigation. Hamilton emphasized the importance of making the sport and working environment feel safe and inclusive, stating that any allegations must be taken seriously. Verstappen reiterated his trust in the process and emphasized sticking together as a team amid the ongoing situation involving Horner.”
