The employee of the energy drinks company Red Bull recently worked alongside Christian Horner during the Bahrain Grand Prix. Horner, a 50-year-old individual, faced a challenging situation in recent weeks as he was accused of inappropriate behavior by the said employee. However, he was later cleared of all charges. Despite this, tensions continued to rise at the Milton Keynes headquarters due to an alleged leak of evidence. Recent reports now provide information on the current status of the employee at Red Bull Racing.
Previously, it was reported that Horner and the employee were continuing their work in the team despite the ongoing controversy. As part of their respective roles in Milton Keynes, the two individuals were required to communicate with each other. However, Red Bull Racing has now decided to suspend the employee from the team. This action was taken after the deadline for appealing the Red Bull verdict had passed.
The Austrian team refrained from providing an official explanation for the suspension of the employee. A spokesperson for Red Bull emphasized that the team cannot comment on this internal issue related to the Milton Keynes location. Undoubtedly, this decision will raise more questions and concerns for both Red Bull and Christian Horner.
Christian Horner underwent an independent investigation conducted by Red Bull GmbH. An external lawyer specializing in the case was appointed to question Horner extensively. In the end, all charges against the British individual were rejected, as concluded by the investigation.
However, Red Bull GmbH has chosen not to disclose specific details about the investigation or the accusations made. The Austrian company cited the importance of maintaining the privacy of the individuals involved in this case. Additionally, Christian Horner refrained from providing any information to the press throughout the investigation. In fact, the 50-year-old individual even encouraged the Formula 1 paddock to move forward with this case.
Certainly, Christian Horner will now direct his full focus to his responsibilities at the Milton Keynes headquarters. Tensions have risen within the Red Bull team, with rumors circulating about possible departures of key figures such as Max Verstappen and Adrian Newey. It remains to be seen how Horner will navigate and handle the situation in the coming days.
