More accusations against Christian Horner have surfaced as a result of a Red Bull probe into alleged
“inappropriate behavior.”
The Red Bull team principal was present at an internal meeting last Friday, where Horner allegedly faced “several
hours of questioning” from a lawyer about claims that had been published in the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf,
according to AFP.
Since the Austrian company’s founding in 2005, the 50-year-old has served as team principal. He refuted all of the
accusations.
He made his first public appearance since the initial accusations were made on Thursday when he attended Red
Bull’s 2024 car launch. He said the accusations were a “distraction” and continued, as quoted by BBC Sport: “We
are one team.” We are a one unit. The team has received tremendous support from the stockholders.”
“Absolutely [I am the right man to lead Red Bull],” he later declared. I have no doubts about it because I’ve been
doing it for 20 years.”It’s quite evident. Red Bull’s stance is that everything is operating normally.
Pictured during Red Bull’s vehicle launch with Adrian Newey (center right), David Coulthard (left), and Christian
Horner (right) (Source: Getty)
“Obviously there is a job to do, and I deny fully the accusations that have been made, and my role continues.
However, there are allegations, and Red Bull is going through a process, which they have externally confirmed.”
He additionally stated: “There have been some allegations made, which I fully deny, so that [the investigation] is
very much going on in the background whilst preparing for the season ahead, and hopefully it will be concluded in
the near future.”
According to a female coworker, the claims of inappropriate behavior now include “engaging in sexual
misconduct,” according to De Telegraaf.
According to the report, Horner is charged with using WhatsApp to send the female employee “sexually suggestive
messages.”
Additionally, Horner’s attorneys allegedly attempted to resolve the dispute by offering the reporter £650,000,
according to Erik van Haren, the reporter for the De Telegraaf who published the allegation.
Horner ‘did not want to reply to inquiries’ regarding the most recent charges, according to the outlet.
Although Horner is said to have the backing of Red Bull’s principal shareholder, it is also stated that Red Bull
executives are aware of the nature of the accusations made against him.
Ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 2, which kicks off the 2019 Formula One season, Horner is still serving
as the team principal.
