Red Bull chief Christian Horner is under investigation by the F1 team after allegations of 'inappropriate behaviour' towards a colleague.
Dutch outlet De Telegraaf claim Red Bull were made aware of accusations of 'inappropriate behaviour' made against Horner from an employee for the team.
Horner has denied the allegations against him, telling the newspaper: “I completely deny these claims.
”Red Bull said in a statement: “After the company was informed of certain recent allegations, an independent investigation has been launched.
Christian Horner has denied the allegations
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"This process, which is already underway, is carried out by an external, specialised lawyer.
“The company takes these matters extremely seriously and the investigation will be completed as soon as practical as possible.
"It would not be appropriate to comment further at this time.”
Horner has been Red Bull team principal since they first broke onto the F1 grid back in 2005.
He's led them to six Constructors' Championship titles and has been at the helm during Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen's respective eras of dominance.
Red Bull dominated the 2023 season as they won 21 of the 22 races in the calendar year.
Verstappen clinched his third consecutive world title with Red Bull finished first and second in the Drivers' Championship for the first time in their history.
Sergio Perez secured second in the championship behind Verstappen at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
A delighted Horner said at the time: “It’s something as a team we’ve never achieved before.
Red Bull are conducting an independent investigation
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“I mean what more can you ask for from your drivers than first and second in the championship?
“And [Perez’s] form, his pace was right there again today. The last two, three races he’s really been finding his form again.”
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Christian Horner has been at Red Bull since 2005
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Red Bull are the favourites once again heading into the new season given their huge advantage over Ferrari and Mercedes at the end of last season.
They will be the last team to unveil their new car for the 2024 season on February 15.
The following week will see teams take to the track in pre-season testing before the first race of the season in Bahrain at the start of March.