Christian Horner cleared by investigation but Red Bull team principal's future still uncertain

Christian Horner cleared by investigation but Red Bull team principal's future still uncertain

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Stuart Ballard

By Stuart Ballard


Published: 28/02/2024

- 15:21

Updated: 28/02/2024

- 16:39

Christian Horner was facing allegations of inappropriate behaviour from a female employee at Red Bull.

Christian Horner has reportedly been exonerated by the investigation after facing inappropriate behaviour allegations.

The 50-year-old had vehemently denied the allegations against him ever since they were first made public earlier this month.


And The Times claim Horner is now set to be 'cleared of misconduct by an independent Red Bull investigation'.

However, Horner's future with the team is reportedly uncertain and there are 'fears' from inside Red Bull there could still be changes.

Christian Horner has been cleared by the investigation

Christian Horner has been cleared by the investigation

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Red Bull's statement read: "The independent investigation into the allegations made against Mr Horner is complete, and Red Bull can confirm that the grievance has been dismissed.

"The complainant has a right of appeal. Red Bull is confident that the investigation has been fair, rigorous and impartial.

"The investigation report is confidential and contains the private information of the parties and third parties who assisted in the investigation, and therefore we will not be commenting further out of respect for all concerned. Red Bull will continue striving to meet the highest workplace standards."

Red Bull’s Austrian parent company first announced the investigation into Horner on February 5.

He then faced a nine-hour interview at a secret location with the specialist barrister a few days later.

It was business as usual the following week with Horner present at the team's RB20 car launch where he spoke to the media for the first time.

The Red Bull team principal continually denied the allegations against him and felt "confident" he would eventually be exonerated.

“I am confident in the process, I am working with the process,” he said at the time.

“I deny absolutely any allegations that have been made against me.”

Christian Horner is set to continue in his role

Christian Horner is set to continue in his role

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Horner's investigation has also been a hot topic in the paddock and Lewis Hamilton was asked about the allegations against the Red Bull chief.

“I think it’s a difficult one to answer, naturally," he said.

"We always have to do more to try and make the sport and the environment that people get to work in feel safe and inclusive and any allegations have to be taken very seriously.

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Christian Horner denied the allegations throughout the process

Christian Horner denied the allegations throughout the process

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“Obviously we don’t know everything that’s gone on, but it does need to be resolved as it’s hanging over the sport.

"It will be really interesting to see how it’s dealt with moving forwards and the effect that it may or may not have on the sport moving forwards.

"I think it’s a really important moment for the sport to make sure that we stand true to our values.”

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