The Irishman has been a well-respected figure in the racing community for many years. Recently, news broke that an investigation was underway involving the team leader. It is speculated that the investigation will be concluded soon and a decision will be made. However, this situation has negatively impacted the team’s reputation both nationally and internationally. Now, someone has shared their perspective on the backstage conflict in Milton Keynes.
Since the initial complaints were made by Horner’s colleague, he has vehemently maintained his innocence and refused to resign from his position. On the other hand, the current head of Red Bull is pushing to remove Horner from his role due to the damage it is causing to the brand. Unfortunately, Mintzlaf cannot do so as he only holds a minority stake, while the majority shareholder from Thailand is determined to keep Horner on board. As a result, this has created an uncomfortable situation, and a former F1 manager has now commented on the matter.
The Irishman explained that he has witnessed similar situations in the past where poor decisions were made. However, the situation at Red Bull is particularly absurd due to the ongoing power struggle between the two shareholders. This conflict not only tarnishes the brand’s image but also creates internal turbulence within the team, which will certainly have a negative impact on employees and fans worldwide.
To ensure an impartial outcome, Red Bull Austria has hired an external lawyer to investigate the issue and safeguard the integrity of the verdict. Horner is said to have spent hours being questioned about the allegations against him. People are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the verdict, and there are rumors circulating about a potential deadline.
According to a report on Skysports.com, the findings of Horner’s investigation have been sent to the board of Red Bull GmbH. The final decision on his position as team boss now lies in the hands of the board members.
The agency provided a speculated deadline for the announcement of the verdict, suggesting that it will be announced before the start of the next racing season. Consequently, these upcoming days will be incredibly stressful for both the team and its leader. Soon, we will find out whether Horner will continue as the head of Red Bull or if this saga will mark the end of his career.
