F1 News: Christian Horner Quizzed On Red Bull Complainant Suspension

Christian Horner responds to questions about Red Bull suspending his accuser.
F1 News: Christian Horner Quizzed On Red Bull Complainant Suspension
F1 News: Christian Horner Quizzed On Red Bull Complainant Suspension /

In the team press conference ahead of the Saudi Arabian GP, Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner was questioned regarding the suspension of the employee who accused him of misconduct. Horner responded by stating the matter was confidential between the employee and the company.

Key Takeaways:

  • The employee who accused Christian Horner of misconduct has been suspended with full pay following an internal review by Red Bull.
  • Horner has been exonerated from the allegations after the conclusion of the investigation.
  • The accuser has been given a five-day window to appeal against the investigation's findings.
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It was confirmed earlier today that the person who accused Christian Horner of misconduct has been suspended with full pay. This action followed a thorough inquiry conducted by Red Bull's parent company in Austria, which ultimately cleared Horner of the allegations. This decision has since stirred widespread discussions within the Formula One community, particularly with Horner's steadfast assertion of innocence. 

Horner was asked about the employee being suspended during the team press conference ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, to which he responded:

"I can't comment on anything that's confidential between the employee and the company."

Red Bull Racing has opted for discretion, emphasising the internal nature of the issue and refraining from public discussions. 

The situation gained significant attention following the clearance of Horner's name and the subsequent suspension of the accuser, who has been granted a limited period to challenge the findings of the investigation.

Red Bull GmbH issued a statement ensuring the fairness and impartiality of the investigation, highlighting their commitment to upholding high standards of workplace conduct. The statement reaffirmed the conclusion of the investigation and the rights of the involved parties, stressing the confidentiality of the investigative report to protect the privacy of all individuals involved.

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Lydia Mee
LYDIA MEE

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