Red Bull Formula One workforce boss Christian Horner is underneath investigation following an accusation of “inappropriate behaviour”. Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported the allegation was made by one other member of employees for the British-based workforce, which final 12 months carried Max Verstappen to his third consecutive world championship. Horner, 50, who has been Red Bull workforce principal since 2005, strongly rejects the accusation. “After being made aware of certain recent allegations, the company launched an independent investigation,” Red Bull, the Austrian vitality drinks agency which owns the F1 workforce, mentioned in a press release.

“This process, which is already under way, is being carried out by an external specialist barrister.

“The firm takes these issues extraordinarily significantly and the investigation shall be accomplished as quickly as virtually potential. It wouldn’t be applicable to remark additional presently.”

Asked about the accusations, Horner told De Telegraaf: “I fully deny these claims.”

Horner, who married pop singer Geri Halliwell of the Spice Girls in 2015, has overseen seven drivers’ world championships and 6 constructors’ titles.

Red Bull gained 21 of the 22 races staged final 12 months, with Verstappen setting a report of 10 consecutive victories as he cruised to his third straight title.

Red Bull are resulting from launch their newest automobile on February 15 forward of the brand new season, which begins in Bahrain on March 2.

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