Red Bull Racing F1 team principal Christian Horner has called for an end to intrusions into his private life and widespread media coverage after an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior. Red Bull’s parent company, Red Bull GmbH, ordered an investigation by an independent lawyer following the backlash from the female employee, which lasted eight weeks.
After the investigation, Red Bull dismissed the complaint, but pressure was put on Horner and his team after purported evidence of WhatsApp messages between Horner and the complaining woman was leaked to the press. has increased further. Shortly after Max Verstappen won last week’s Bahrain Grand Prix, his father Jos said the team would “explode” if Horner remained in his position. But after discussions with Verstappen’s camp, Horner now hopes the world can move on from his case. “Obviously it’s been a very testing period,” Horner said ahead of this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. “I’m married and have three children. If my children were to be included in this intrusion and my marriage would be under scrutiny…” “I have a beautiful family. “I have a very supportive wife. I’m very lucky that I’m the only one named in this. Of course it’s very difficult. “The reality is that complaints have been raised. , Red Bull Racing’s owner, Red Bull GmbH, and not Red Bull Racing, has appointed an independent KC, one of the most reputable KCs in the country.”As far as I’m concerned, as far as Red Bull is concerned, we’ve been in the Move on and look to the future. My wife has been an incredible support throughout this, as has my family, but I’ve had enough of interference with my family.” Selective statements whose veracity cannot be verified. Beyond the leak, most details of the case remain private. Whatever the actual outcome of the investigation, the opaque handling of the situation has left a dent in F1’s efforts to make the series more inclusive. Another cause for concern is that the female employee’s complaint was dismissed and she was suspended by the team. However, amid calls for greater transparency from F1 teams and observers, it is understood that Red Bull cannot reveal any further details without the explicit approval of all parties involved. “It’s a complicated issue because every company has a grievance process,” Horner said. “The process is confidential between the individual and the company. Unfortunately, due to confidentiality and out of respect for the company and, of course, the other party, I am not able to speak freely.” Even if I wanted to, I can’t talk about it because of confidentiality obligations.”Obviously, the only reason this has gotten so much attention is because of the leaks and the tensions portrayed in the media, and that’s in many ways “And it’s been very difficult, especially for my family, because everything is so focused in one direction. “Of course there are people who try to take advantage of that. Unfortunately, F1 It’s a competitive business, and obviously there was an element of trying to profit from that, and that’s probably the not-so-pretty side of the industry.”
2024-03-09 07:15:00
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