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Horner saga set for new twist as Mercedes explain latest error – RacingNews365 review
The Red Bull employee who leveled accusations against team principal Christian Horner plans to appeal the dismissal of the case, as per reports. Horner’s alleged inappropriate behavior grievance was initially dismissed after an investigation led by parent company Red Bull GmbH in February, with an external barrister overseeing. Mercedes’ Trackside Engineering Director, Andrew Shovlin, acknowledged that the team should have double-stacked during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix under safety car conditions. Saudi Motorsport CEO Martin Whitaker has promised that the new half-a-billion dollar Qiddiya Speed Park circuit will not turn into an F1 “white elephant” project. Haas’ F1 competitors aim to seek clarification from the FIA concerning alleged “unsportsmanlike behavior” by the team and driver Kevin Magnussen in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner stated he would elevate Ferrari junior driver Oliver Bearman to a full-time race seat for the upcoming season after his standout performance in Jeddah. Trying to secure a Formula 1 drive is extraordinarily challenging due to limited testing opportunities in modern F1, putting immense pressure on rookie drivers with minimal pre-season testing before their debut grand prix.
