Christian Horner probe 'to end in HOURS' with Red Bull Racing boss 'to learn his fate' at F1 team | 30LVLKK | 2024-02-27 02:08:01
The 50-year-old is the topic of an inner investigation following a complai
CHRISTIAN HORNER is predicted to seek out out inside the subsequent 48 hours whether he'll stay as boss of Pink Bull Racing.
The 50-year-old is the topic of an inner investigation following a complaint from a female colleague of alleged inappropriate behaviour.
Horner has repeatedly denied the accusations and fully-complied with the investigation, which is being handled by the power drink's HQ in Austria.
Horner and his Red Bull Racing team have offered no time scale for the announcement.
Nevertheless, F1 insiders consider the decision might be made earlier than the season-opening GP, which kicks off Wednesday.
The message from inside the group has been that it is "enterprise as ordinary" inside the Milton Keynes-based group whereas they look forward to the investigation to be completed.
Horner oversaw F1 testing final week in Bahrain and had previously stated he expected to be in control come the race, which might be held this Saturday, additionally in Bahrain.
It's understood that the investigation, which was carried out by a specialist barrister and included an interview with Horner on February 9, has now concluded.
Horner joined Pink Bull Racing in 2005 and is the game's longest-serving group principal.
He has gained 13 titles with the staff, profitable six constructors' and seven drivers' titles.
Should he give up his position, Pink Bull can be looking for a alternative to steer their defence of the two titles they gained in 2023, with Max Verstappen profitable his third world championship.
Final week, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff stated the investigation was "a problem for all of Method One", while McLaren's referred to as for a "swift " and "clear" conclusion to the investigation because of the unfavorable headlines it was attracting.
Nevertheless, it remains unknown if the complete report might be revealed, given it was an inner investigation, quite than a authorized hearing.
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Horner is married to former Spice Woman Geri Halliwell, who is claimed to be devastated by the investigation[/caption]
