F1 News: Christian Horner Demands Closure After Allegations - "Move On"
Red Bull team chief Christian Horner has expressed his desire to shift focus back to racing and his team, following the recent allegations. He emphasised his commitment to his team and family, urging the Formula One community to "move on" from the controversy.
Key Takeaways:
- Christian Horner is determined to keep his focus on his team, family, and the sport, amid the turmoil of recent allegations.
- He acknowledges the challenges posed by the media attention but insists on moving forward with racing.
- Horner has received considerable support from his team and has been cleared of any wrongdoing in an internal investigation.
After a tumultuous period filled with scrutiny, Christian Horner, the Red Bull Formula 1 team's boss, is adamant about moving past the allegations that have recently surrounded him. The controversy unfolded after documents allegedly related to an investigation into Horner were circulated among influential figures within the F1 community. Despite the whirlwind of speculation and media frenzy, Horner remains focused on what matters most to him: his team, his family, and the sport of racing.
Speaking after the Bahrain Grand Prix, Horner stated, as quoted by Motorsport.com:
“I'm not going to comment on what motive whatever person may have for doing this.
“My focus is on this team, my family, my wife, and going racing. I have the support of an incredible family, with an incredible wife and an incredible team. And everybody within that team. My focus is on going racing and winning races and doing the best that I can.”
He continued:
“Obviously, it's not been pleasant, some of the unwanted attention, but the focus is now very much on the cars.
“My focus has very much been on what's going on on track. And the result [of the Bahrain GP] I think demonstrates where the whole team's focus is. And we move onwards.”
Horner's resilience is bolstered by the support he has received from within Red Bull Racing and the wider company. The start of the racing season was a moment for the team to showcase their unity and focus, resulting in an impressive performance that Horner described as "the best possible start for the team, for our partners, for our shareholders and everybody within the group."
Confident in his position as Team Principal, Horner highlighted the thorough internal investigation that took place, which ultimately cleared him of any misconduct.
“It was a day about going racing, about the start of the season, and about starting the season in the best possible way.
“The drivers did brilliantly. The team did brilliantly. And it was best possible start for the team, for our partners, for our shareholders and everybody within the group.
“There was a full, lengthy internal process that was completed by an independent KC [attorney].
“The grievance that was raised was dismissed. End of. Move on."