Formulation 1's governing physique, the FIA, stated it might not touch upon Christian Horner's future till the Purple Bull investigation was accomplished – however added that it “stays dedicated to upholding the very best requirements of integrity, equity and inclusiveness inside the sport”.
Horner's position as Purple Bull crew boss hangs within the steadiness following claims of “inappropriate behaviour” by a colleague. Horner vehemently denies the allegations.
On Sunday, F1 chiefs referred to as for the controversy to be “clarified on the earliest alternative”. The brand new season begins on March 2.
The FIA's assertion on Monday learn: “In relation to the impartial investigation presently being carried out by Purple Bull GMbH, the FIA reiterates that till the investigation is accomplished and the end result is understood, we is not going to remark additional.
“The FIA stays dedicated to selling the very best requirements of integrity, equity and inclusiveness inside the sport.”
Talking on the launch of the Purple Bull Racing automobile in Milton Keynes final Thursday, Horner, 50, insisted he can be in Bahrain for the opening race.
Horner stated he was unable to supply a timeline for when the investigation into the racing crew's father or mother firm, Purple Bull GmBH, can be accomplished.
Each Purple Bull and Horner are understood to be eager on a fast decision and sources have indicated to the PA information company {that a} conclusion could possibly be reached by the tip of the week.
Nevertheless, it’s thought of unlikely {that a} verdict shall be discovered earlier than the three-day Take a look at in Bahrain, which begins on Wednesday this week.
Horner is because of converse at a press convention with 4 different crew bosses a day later.
An F1 spokesman stated: “We word that Purple Bull has initiated an impartial investigation into inner allegations at Purple Bull Racing.
“We hope that the matter shall be resolved on the earliest alternative, following a good and thorough course of, and we is not going to remark additional at the moment.”
Final season Purple Bull received all however one of many 22 races, with Max Verstappen claiming his third world championship in as a few years.
