Red Bull’s recent introduction of their RB20 vehicle was largely overshadowed by the ongoing controversy surrounding Christian Horner, the team leader. Horner is currently under intense scrutiny and is struggling to get a restful night’s sleep. New allegations concerning his inappropriate conduct continue to surface, and it has recently come to light that Red Bull’s partner for 2026, Ford, is demanding prompt action and complete transparency.
Ford, a family-oriented brand, is taking the investigation into Horner very seriously. As reported by the Financial Times, they recently sent a letter to Red Bull addressing the matter. In a recent interview with Sky Sports, Mark Rushbrook, Ford’s head of global motorsport, expressed the company’s concerns and emphasized the need for a resolution.
Despite the official partnership between Ford and Red Bull set to commence in 2026, they have already begun collaborating on various projects, including battery development. Despite Ford’s push for a swift resolution to the Christian Horner issue, it is widely believed that Horner will still be present on Red Bull’s pit wall during the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend.
During the unveiling of the RB20, Horner’s actions indicated that he would be actively involved in the team’s operations during the first race weekend of the 2024 F1 season, which will take place in Bahrain on February 29th. However, it is expected that the investigation into Horner’s behavior will continue throughout the upcoming campaign, with an announcement potentially being made around the time of the Saudi Grand Prix. Until then, the rumor mill will continue to churn out captivating stories surrounding the Horner saga.
According to the Source firstsportz.com
