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Wolff: F1 figures should live up to role model status amid Horner investigation
Red Bull’s Austrian parent company initiated an investigation into team boss Horner following allegations of inappropriate behavior by a female employee, resulting in his interview with an independent barrister on 9 February. As of now, there has been no conclusion, with Horner vehemently denying any misconduct while continuing to manage the Milton Keynes team during the Bahrain test. Among the five team principals present at a press conference in Bahrain, Wolff was the only one to address a question regarding the investigation’s potential repercussions, emphasizing Formula 1’s commitment to inclusion, equality, and diversity in both words and actions. Wolff expressed confidence in the thoroughness and transparency of Red Bull’s investigation, anticipating valuable insights for the entire series from its outcomes. He stressed the importance of focusing on racing and sports rather than being overshadowed by critical issues, stating that such matters are not solely the concern of individual teams but of Formula 1 as a whole.
