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FIA will not “jump the gun” with Horner probe, despite situation “damaging the sport”
Christian Horner, Team Principal of Red Bull Racing, was investigated over allegations of inappropriate behavior by a female employee, which were later dismissed due to lack of evidence. However, anonymous emails leaked a dossier of documents related to the case, raising concerns among F1 management and the FIA. There is fear that efforts to embarrass Horner and pressure him to resign could drag on for weeks, potentially overshadowing the Grand Prix season’s start. Despite discussions between Horner, F1 CEO Domenicali, and FIA President Ben Sulayem in Bahrain, it appears the FIA won’t intervene independently. The lack of transparency from Red Bull about the investigation’s findings has fueled suspicions of a cover-up, unsettling rival team bosses and prompting calls for better clarity in the matter. McLaren CEO Zak Brown emphasized the necessity for the sanctioning body to address and resolve the situation to uphold the sport’s integrity and reassure fans.
