By Sergio Silva
05 Feb 2024, 1:01 PM EST
The world of Formula 1 was surprised after it became known that Red Bull director Christian Horner had been reported for “improper behavior”a situation that led the Austrian team to order a private investigation to clarify the accusations against the British manager.
Red Bull, which has just lived a dream 2023 in F1 by winning the two-time constructors’ championship in addition to 1-2 in the drivers’ standings with an almost perfect Max Verstappen and Sergio “Checo” Pérez, published a statement in which it explained the decision to carry out an investigation taking into account that the team takes these types of accusations “very seriously.”
“After the company became aware of certain recent allegations, an independent investigation was launched. This process, which is already underway, is being carried out by an external specialist lawyer.”the Austrian team announced about the process being carried out against its director, Christian Horner.
“The company takes these matters very seriously and the investigation will be concluded as soon as possible. It would not be appropriate to comment further at this time.”adds the statement from Red Bull that is preparing to officially present the RB20 with which they will compete in the 2024 Formula 1 season. The event will be next Thursday, February 15.
According to the Dutch newspaper The Telegraaf, the accusation against Christian Horner comes from a person who is part of the Red Bull team. However, the publication did not disclose the type of improper behavior that the Briton would have had, who immediately rejected these claims.
But beyond the position of the Red Bull boss to deny the accusations, inside the team they chose to carry out this investigation external to the company that was requested by the director of the sports department of the energy drink company, Oliver Mintzlaff.
Christian Horner, 50, has given several interviews in recent days talking about what the 2024 Formula 1 season will be like, which starts at the beginning of March in Bahrain. The Briton has also spoken about the future of the Mexican Sergio “Checo” Pérez in Red Bull and that he will depend exclusively on what he does in 2024 to know if they extend his contract.
The news about his boss fell like a bucket of cold water on Red Bull, one of the main Formula 1 teams, which has had its best years under the command of Christian Horner, who could lose his position depending on the outcome of the investigations. against him.
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