It has been reported that Christian Horner plans to attend the RB20 debut on February 15th. It will take “weeks” for
the report on the misbehavior claims against the Red Bull team principal to be completed, but the principal is now
under investigation.
According to a source from the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, Horner attended Tuesday’s team shakedown at
Silverstone, when Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez experienced their first races in the RB20.
Since word of the investigation leaked earlier this month, there has been much speculation about the team
principal’s attendance at both the shakedown at Silverstone and the car launch at the Milton Keynes factory.
However, this most recent update assures that Horner is anticipated to attend the major reveal on February 15.
The 50-year-old Horner was questioned during a meeting on Friday with the relevant Red Bull staff on the
accusations, which originated from a single female team member and are thought to be connected to his assertive
management style. He has vehemently refuted every accusation. But, this hearing was not a straightforward ma
tter, and Horner’s destiny has not yet been decided. Rather, a final decision is still weeks away, per the article.
Reporter Craig Slater of Sky Sports News expressed expectations that the resolution will ‘operate to a timeframe
appropriate to produce a clear and fair settlement for all parties’ following Friday’s hearing, and this fits with his
expectations.
The Milton Keynes-based team’s goal of retaining both World Championship crowns in 2024 will be hampered by
the protracted nature of this investigative procedure.
With their efforts in 2023, Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez achieved the first-ever one-two Drivers’ Championship
finish; however, this year’s field is anticipated to converge in what looks to be a more closely contested season.
The claims are apparently having an effect on Horner’s family as well; his wife Geri Halliwell is reportedly
“devastated” by what has happened. She reportedly believes her husband is innocent, but Victoria Beckham, a
former Spice Girls bandmate, has reportedly been encouraging her. This is according to OK!.
“They always got along well and have been there for each other through the difficult times,” a source close to Geri
told the publication. Victoria encouraged and supported Geri during her turbulent relationship with some of the
other Spice Girls. Victoria still feels the same way: she wants to help Geri in any way she can.Geri supported Victoria
throughout some of the lowest moments of her and David’s relationship. She will never forget how wonderful Geri
was during the whole Rebecca Loos incident and how awful David’s treatment was during the World Cup. She wants to take care of and assist Geri now that she realizes this is her chance to be there for her.
