Austrian team Red Bull has confirmed that it has launched an internal investigation into the alleged inappropriate behavior of its boss Christian Horner.
The Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf today published information that Red Bull has launched an internal investigation into its boss Christian Horner following one of the team’s female employees complained regarding his behavior.
“After our company was made aware of certain allegations, an independent investigation was launched. This process, which is already underway, is being carried out by an external specialist lawyer. Our company takes these matters extremely seriously and the investigation will be completed as soon as possible. At this moment, it would not be appropriate to comment further on the matter,” said a Red Bull spokesperson, according to De Telegraaf.
The Dutch newspaper also writes that Horner himself has denied all accusations.
For the sake of completeness, let’s add that Christian Horner has been at the head of the Red Bull team since its inception, i.e. since 2005. Since then, the Briton has led the Austrian team to six titles among constructors and seven among drivers.
Update:
The German newspaper Bild reported later in the followingnoon that the complaint once morest Horner was made by a female employee who was allegedly sent inappropriate photos by the Red Bull team boss.
Motorsport-total.com’s sources even say that Horner was to be asked internally to resign from his position.