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The former F1 chairman has clarified his position after reports emerged that he was advising Christian Horner, amid the ongoing investigation into the Red Bull Team Principal.
Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone clarified his role in the investigation into Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner on social media. Red Bull GmbH is looking into allegations against Horner made by an employee, although the specifics of the complaints remain undisclosed. Horner consulted with a specialist barrister sent by Red Bull last Friday and participated in the RB20 shakedown on Tuesday. German media reported Ecclestone advising Horner, a long-time friend, to consider stepping down upon learning about the investigation results. Ecclestone rebutted these claims on social media, with support from his wife Fabiana Ecclestone, the FIA Vice President for Sport, stressing that he did not recommend Horner’s resignation.
