A seven figure sum has been given to the woman involved in Christian Horner's sexting scandal.
The woman, whose identity remains legally protected, has departed the Milton Keynes-based team following the agreement.
As part of the arrangement, she has withdrawn her complaints against the former Red Bull team principal.
The employee was spotted at Singapore's Formula One race and has since secured employment with a different racing team.
Christian Horner was sacked in July
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The £3million payout concludes her involvement in the controversy that engulfed Red Bull's leadership earlier this year, allowing both parties to move forward separately.
Horner's tenure at Red Bull concluded in July when the Austrian parent company terminated his position on July 9, shortly after the British Grand Prix.
Despite being exonerated by two separate internal inquiries into the inappropriate behaviour allegations, the 51-year-old was dismissed without receiving any formal explanation for the decision.
Industry insiders suggest internal power dynamics played a crucial role in his removal from the position he had held since Red Bull's Formula One debut in 2005.
His exit package reportedly totalled £80m, though this arrangement includes restrictions on his professional activities.
The former team boss maintains his innocence regarding all accusations and continued to deny any improper conduct throughout the investigation period.
Horner has initiated contact with numerous Formula One teams in his bid to secure a return to the sport by spring 2026, contingent on his severance terms.
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Christian Horner has maintained his innocence throughout the scandal
| GETTYAston Martin's team principal Andy Cowell revealed the extent of these approaches, stating: "It looks as though Christian is ringing up pretty much every team owner at the moment."
Cowell firmly ruled out any involvement, clarifying: "I can clearly say there are no plans for the involvement of Christian in an operational or investment role in the future."
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Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu acknowledged preliminary discussions had occurred with the American outfit.
"We were approached but nothing has gone any further. It is finished," Komatsu confirmed.
Alpine's management also addressed speculation about Horner's potential involvement with their team.
Steve Nielsen, the team's managing director, acknowledged that executive adviser Flavio Briatore maintains a longstanding friendship with Horner but dismissed immediate plans for collaboration.
Geri Halliwell has remained by Christian Horner's side throughout the scandal
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"I don't know what they talk about. Everything I know is there are no plans for Christian to come to Alpine but that doesn't mean it won't happen," Nielsen stated.
The controversy originated from leaked WhatsApp screenshots purportedly showing exchanges between Horner and a Red Bull staff member, which surfaced immediately after an external three-week inquiry had absolved him.
Throughout the scandal, his wife Geri Halliwell, 52, remained publicly supportive of her husband.