Red Bull staff chief Christian Horner was cleared Wednesday of wrongdoing following an investigation into complaints of inappropriate behaviour in opposition to him made by a feminine staff member. A press release from Austrian vitality drinks model Red Bull, the mum or dad firm of the world champion Formula One staff, stated the “grievance has been dismissed”. Horner, who has been staff principal since 2005, denied the allegations made in opposition to him and was subjected to a prolonged interview by an unbiased London lawyer performing as investigator, who submitted a report back to Red Bull.

The lawyer’s report was delivered on Tuesday and has been thought of by Red Bull administrators. In a press release, Red Bull GmbH stated: “The independent investigation into the allegations made against Mr Horner is complete and Red Bull can confirm that the grievance has been dismissed.  “The complainant has a proper of attraction. Red Bull is assured that the investigation has been honest, rigorous and neutral.

“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. “Red Bull will proceed striving to fulfill the best office requirements.”

Horner flew to Bahrain from London on Wednesday, but was not present at the circuit for a media day ahead of the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend. He is expected to be on the pit wall for the opening practice sessions on Thursday. Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported the allegation of “inappropriate behaviour” by a female member of staff for the British-based team earlier this month.
Asked about the accusations, Horner, 50, told De Telegraaf: “I utterly deny these claims.”

Formula One chiefs had said they wanted the issue resolved at the “earliest alternative”.

Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff described the investigation as “a problem for all of Formula One” and called for transparency.

Under Horner’s guidance, Red Bull have become the dominant force in Formula One, with Max Verstappen winning the past three drivers’ titles.

Horner, who is married to former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, has been in charge of the team since they entered Formula One 19 years ago.

During that time he has overseen seven drivers’ world championships and six constructors’ titles. Red Bull dominated the 2023 season, winning 21 of the 22 races as Verstappen defended his drivers’ crown.