F1 News: Christian Horner Attends Red Bull RB20 Shakedown Amid Ongoing Investigation

Christian Horner was spotted at Silverstone for RB20'shakedown.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, presently under investigation by the team's parent company due to allegations of misconduct by a colleague, was present at the Silverstone circuit for the RB20's shakedown, a day before its unveiling.

Key Takeaways:

• Red Bull team principal Christian Horner faced scrutiny amid allegations of misconduct by a colleague, yet he attended the RB20's shakedown at Silverstone before its unveiling.
• Before the celebratory launch in Milton Keynes, Red Bull conducted a filming day shakedown at Silverstone, with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez test-driving the RB20.
• Formula 1 teams' filming day regulations have evolved for 2024, allowing 400 kilometers of driving, up from 200 kilometers split into two sessions. Red Bull used this opportunity, employing special tires to prevent data gathering.

Ahead of the celebratory launch event scheduled for Thursday at Milton Keynes, Red Bull conducted a filming day shakedown at Silverstone for their 2024 title contender. During this session, both Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez took turns behind the wheel of the new car to receive a first-hand experience as part of Red Bull's first of two permitted filming days.

Until last year, Formula 1 teams could drive their new cars for 200 kilometers on filming days, split into two 100-kilometer sessions. However, in 2024, the total distance allowed has been doubled to 400 kilometers, with teams now able to drive up to 200 kilometers in one session, but not both. Special tires will be used during the sessions to prevent teams from gathering tire-related data during these sessions.

The Red Bull team boss, however, had a rough start to the year after being accused by a female coworker of misconduct. Consequently, he is under investigation by the parent company Red Bull GmbH. 

Despite the challenges, it was a normal workday for Horner, who is being allowed to carry on with his duties as team principal until the findings of the investigation are revealed. It is also understood that Horner has continued his regular work routine at the factory and is anticipated to attend the RB20's launch event on Thursday. 

The timeline for concluding the investigation remains unspecified. Red Bull GmbH's latest official statement, issued after last Friday’s meeting, reiterated their stance that it would not be "appropriate" to comment before the investigation is completed.

On Tuesday, the Milton Keynes outfit not only captured footage of the RB20 but also featured their inaugural Formula 1 car, the iconic 2005 RB1. Former driver David Coulthard piloted this legendary car, renowned for its musical 3-liter V10 engine.

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