File image of Red Bull F1 team principal Christian Horner
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Energy drink maker Red Bull stated Monday it’s investigating Christian Horner, the team principal of its championship Formula One team, over an allegation of misconduct toward a team employee.
“After being made aware of certain recent allegations, the company launched an independent investigation,” the corporate stated in a press release. “This process, which is already underway, is being carried out by an external specialist barrister. The company takes these matters extremely seriously and the investigation will be completed as soon as practically possible. It would not be appropriate to comment further at this time.”
Dutch publication De Telegraaf first reported the investigation. Horner has denied any wrongdoing, and the criticism is allegedly about his aggressive administration model.
Horner has guided Red Bull and driver Max Verstappen to a few consecutive championships for each the team and driver. Horner is permitted to proceed working forward of subsequent month’s season-opening race in the course of the investigation.
The 50-year-old Horner has been Red Bull team principal because it entered F1 as a full constructor in 2005. He has guided the team to 6 constructors’ championships and 7 drivers’ championships throughout his time on the prime.
Horner is married since 2015 to Geri Halliwell, higher often called Ginger Spice of the feminine pop group The Spice Girls.
