Feb 29, 2024 at 11:51 AM Update: 28 minutes ago
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner responded for the first time on Thursday to his acquittal of misconduct. The Englishman says he is happy to be able to focus on the upcoming Formula 1 season again and praises the unity within Red Bull.
“I am happy that the process is over,” Horner said in a brief response on Thursday Sky Sports. “From now on I want to focus on the Grand Prix (of Bahrain, ed.) and the season ahead, to defend both titles.”
The Englishman was under investigation after a complaint from an employee. Red Bull engaged an external lawyer after accusations of inappropriate behavior.
Horner denied the accusations, while one employee said The Telegraph WhatsApp conversations containing sexually explicit messages. After the investigation, Horner was acquitted on Wednesday.
The Red Bull team boss previously avoided questions about the investigation. Also against Sky Sports he did not want to elaborate on it on Thursday. “I can’t comment further on it, but I’m happy to be here. We have never been such a unit within the team as we are now,” said Horner.
According to Red Bull, the results of the study remain confidential. The energy drink company therefore does not wish to comment further on the matter. The person who made the accusations can still appeal.
Horner present in Bahrain
Fifty-year-old Horner is the longest-serving team boss in Formula 1. He has been at the helm of Red Bull Racing since its founding in 2005. The Englishman is one of the driving forces behind the success of the team of three-time world champion Max Verstappen.
The results of the research mean that Horner will be present at the start of the new Formula 1 season in Bahrain. The first two free training sessions will take place there on Thursday afternoon.
The first race of the new Formula 1 season will be held on Saturday.
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