The Horner Case: Red Bull Team Exonerated After Investigation

2024-02-29 20:14:33

Last chapter, or perhaps penultimate, of the ‘Horner case’. Just one day after Red Bull exonerated the main team following an investigation into alleged “inappropriate behavior” with a team employee, an anonymous sender leaked to the Press via email some alleged conversations and photographs supposedly related to the team. investigation, the veracity of which cannot be verified.

Horner’s official response was as follows: “I will not comment on anonymous speculation, but I reiterate that I have always denied the accusations. I respect the integrity of the independent investigation with which I have cooperated at all times, it was fair and carried out by an independent specialist who concluded by rejecting the complaint made. “I remain focused on the start of the season.”

At the end of January it was learned that the parent company, Red Bull, had launched an independent investigation to clarify alleged “inappropriate behavior” by Horner, reported by a worker. Since then the case has been surrounded by controversy. Some heads of other teams did not miss the opportunity to demand “transparency” and “speed.” Likewise, major sponsors such as Ford or F1 itself showed their concern about the reported events. All until on Wednesday Red Bull confirmed that the allegations had been rejected.

Horner has been the head of the Red Bull team since its founding in 2005. The longest in his position and a fundamental part of the successes along with other figures such as Adrian Newey. Since then they have won seven drivers’ titles divided between Vettel (2010-2013) and Verstappen (2021-2023); six from constructors, 113 victories, 95 pole positions and 264 podiums. Perhaps the RB20 can contribute to changing the information focus and returning it to the asphalt.

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