F1 release significant statement on Horner and Red Bull investigation

Formula 1 has issued an official statement addressing the ongoing internal investigation into Christian Horner by Red Bull.

The 50-year-old is currently under investigation by Red Bull GmbH, the team's Austrian parent company, over allegations of 'inappropriate behavior' towards a female colleague.

Despite Horner's long-standing tenure with the team since their debut in 2005 and his oversight of seven drivers' world championships with Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, along with six constructors' titles, he vehemently denies the accusations.

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F1 release statement on Red Bull investigation

On Sunday evening, F1 published a statement regarding the situation between Red Bull and their team principal.

The statement read: “We have noted Red Bull has instigated an independent investigation into internal allegations at Red Bull Racing.

“We hope [the] matter will be clarified at earliest opportunity, after a fair & thorough process. [We] will not comment further at this time.”

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Horner has met with the independent investigator hired by Red Bull and on February 9, he faced ten hours of interrogation at an unknown location in London by the King’s Counsel.

It had been indicated that the investigations would continue into pre-season testing and could even last up to the first race of the season in Bahrain later this month.

However, it has been reported that the defending champions are keen to conclude their findings soon in order to avoid further disruptions and that it could meet its end as early as next week.

Horner made his first public appearance since the ordeal started at the launch of the RB20, where he continued to protest his innocence.

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