Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s head of motorsports, has defended the company’s conduct of its probe into claims made against team principal Christian Horner.
The Austrian parent company of the Formula 1 team announced two weeks ago that it had started an independent investigation in response to some unidentified charges made about Horner. He was present at the team’s new Formula One car introduction last week after attending an internal hearing on Friday, February 10.
“We hope the matter will be clarified at the earliest opportunity, after a fair and thorough process,” stated Formula One Management in a statement two days ago.
Speaking to Servus TV, a channel owned by Red Bull, yesterday, Marko stated that the lengthy procedure is necessary since the organization is committed to making sure it is equitable.
He declared, “It’s an internal investigation.” “It’s best to get a result as quickly as possible since, naturally, this prolonged period of time breeds rumors and other things.
“I believe Red Bull handled this situation really effectively. We are powerless to stop this investigation’s protracted nature. They’re attempting to carry out an impartial investigation and then respond appropriately.
Horner is anticipated to be present at the three-day pre-season test that begins tomorrow at the Bahrain International Circuit this week. A week from Saturday is the first race of the new Formula One season.
“I am working with the investigation fully and I am obviously complying with it,” he stated. “Therefore, that is happening in the background as we get ready for the upcoming season.”Obviously, something has diverted attention. However, the crew works well together. It’s been business as usual since everyone is focused on the upcoming season, and the support has been outstanding.
