Red Bull Formula 1 Team Principal Christian Horner has been cleared of allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a female colleague after an internal investigation.
The Red Bull boss had attended a hearing with an external barrister earlier this month and had denied the allegations made against his name on several occasions.
Both Formula One Management (FOM) and Ford, who will collaborate with Red Bull on the 2026 engine regulations, had called for a swift conclusion to the matter.
Ahead of the opening grand prix of the season in Bahrain, Horner has been exonerated of the claims made against him, but the specific details will remain concealed.
“The independent investigation into the allegations made against Mr. Horner is complete, and Red Bull can confirm that the grievance has been dismissed,” a statement read.
Red Bull has confirmed the “complainant has a right of appeal” but adds that it “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,” it continued. “Red Bull will continue striving to meet the highest workplace standards.
Horner was present at both Red Bull’s Milton Keynes base when it launched its 2024 car, the RB20, and throughout F1’s pre-season testing in Bahrain last week.
The 50-year-old has been at the helm of Red Bull since its inception in 2005, spearheading the Austrian outfit to seven Drivers’ titles and six Constructors’ Championships.
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