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Red Bull’s Formula 1 team has suspended the female member of staff who made a complaint against Christian Horner that was dismissed by a recent investigation
The female staff member at Red Bull’s Formula 1 team who filed a complaint against Christian Horner has been suspended following a dismissed investigation ordered by the parent company last month.
The grievance was announced as dismissed by Red Bull GmbH right before the 2024 season opener in Bahrain, although the accuser still has the option to appeal.
Red Bull has maintained secrecy around the details of the case to protect those involved in the investigation, with Horner refraining from commenting on the process’s outcome.
While the accuser was suspended with pay at the onset of the season’s second round in Saudi Arabia, Horner retained his positions as team principal and CEO.
The leak of potential evidence from the investigation caused additional scrutiny on Red Bull, prompting concerns from F1 and the FIA about the situation’s impact on the championship.
Red Bull’s lack of transparency has led to widespread speculation, with calls for Horner to step down, pointing to potential turmoil within the team under his leadership.
It has been noted that Horner is expected to address the matter during the FIA press conference in Jeddah on Thursday, while the involvement of F1 and the FIA continues to be monitored closely without decisive action as of now.
