An employee at Red Bull Racing Formula 1 has been suspended following a complaint that triggered an investigation into alleged misconduct by team principal Christian Horner. The investigation was prompted by a complaint that was dismissed by the team's parent company last week, with the employee having the right to appeal.
Christian Horner declined to comment on the suspension during a news conference ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, citing confidentiality between the employee and the company. However, a file containing evidence against Horner was reportedly circulated to various parties in the F1 paddock, including Liberty Media, F1, the FIA, team principals, and media outlets.
Despite recent criticism from Max Verstappen's father, Jos, Horner expressed confidence that the champion driver would not leave Red Bull. Verstappen himself indicated that he had no reason to leave the team, where he has achieved significant success. Horner confirmed that discussions were held following Verstappen's victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix, emphasizing a commitment to building on their achievements together.
As the situation continues to unfold, Red Bull Racing's parent company has not provided further details or comments on the matter. The authenticity of the files containing evidence against Horner has not been verified, as they were sent from a generic email account.
Overall, the developments within Red Bull Racing have sparked intrigue and speculation within the F1 community, with fans and stakeholders closely monitoring the situation as it evolves.
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