Christian Horner will proceed in his position as Pink Bull staff principal after allegations of inappropriate conduct in opposition to him have been dismissed following an investigation.
The 50-year-old was investigated by the F1 staff's Austrian dad or mum firm Pink Bull GmbH after allegations have been made in opposition to him by a feminine colleague.
Horner has denied the allegations all through the trial and was current on the incumbent constructors' 2024 automobile launch and pre-season testing in Bahrain final week.
Pink Bull GmbH issued a press release confirming the conclusion of the investigation on Wednesday, lower than 24 hours earlier than the vehicles took to the monitor for the primary time on the inaugural Bahrain Grand Prix.
“An unbiased investigation into the allegations made in opposition to Mr Horner has been accomplished and Pink Bull can verify that the grievance has been dismissed,” the corporate stated in a press release.
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“The complainant has the precise to enchantment. Pink Bull is assured that the investigation was honest, rigorous and neutral.
“The investigation report is confidential and accommodates non-public data from the events and third events that assisted within the investigation, so out of respect for all concerned we is not going to remark additional on it. Pink Bull will proceed to try to fulfill the best requirements within the office.” “
Horner attended an interview with an exterior specialist solicitor conducting the investigation on 9 February, however no decision has been reached at this stage.
When Horner attended the staff's automobile launch at their Milton Keynes base six days later, he addressed the media for the primary time because the allegations turned public and reiterated his denials.
Horner has been accountable for Pink Bull Racing since its inception in 2005 and has led the staff to seven drivers' titles and 6 constructors' triumphs in 19 seasons.
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