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Verstappen: No change in Horner relationship amid Red Bull investigation
Unspecified claims have been made against Horner, as reported in the Dutch media, with allegations coming from a female employee. Horner has denied the accusations and recently participated in a lengthy hearing as part of an independent investigation led by Red Bull GmbH, the F1 team’s parent company. Despite uncertainty about his future, Horner played a prominent role at the RB20 challenger launch for the 2024 season, celebrating the team’s 20th year in F1 with interviews and stage appearances. Verstappen, the reigning world champion, stated that the investigation has not affected his relationship with Horner and emphasized his focus on performance and preparation for the upcoming season. Teammate Sergio Perez expressed the desire to keep the team together under Horner’s leadership, highlighting the importance of unity and focusing on winning championships as the ultimate goal for the organization.
