Christian Horner's F1 future is again within the highlight after WhatsApp messages seemed to be from him had been leaked.
On Wednesday, Horner was cleared by the F1 staff's dad or mum firm Pink Bull GmbH to proceed as Pink Bull staff boss following an inner investigation.
However simply 24 hours later, lots of of messages and a variety of pictures apparently between Horner and the complainant had been despatched from an nameless e-mail account to members of the Components 1 paddock – together with FIA president Mohamed ben Sulayem, F1 chief government Stefano Domenicali and the grid 9. different staff principals and the media – on the eve of this weekend's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
It’s unclear at this stage whether or not the alleged exchanges, recorded by the PA information company, had been a part of the investigation – which cleared Horner of “inappropriate conduct” in direction of a feminine colleague – or whether or not it’s new proof.
Horner has all the time denied these claims.
The PA information company has reached out to Pink Bull Racing for remark and can be attempting to substantiate whether or not the exchanges are real.
Horner, 50, was within the Pink Bull pits for each apply periods on Thursday.
He informed Sky Sports activities on Thursday: “I'm delighted the method is over and I can't touch upon that.
“I'm right here to give attention to the grand prix and the upcoming season and attempt to defend each our titles.”
Horner added: “I can’t provide you with any additional remark however the course of has been carried out and closed.
“I'm glad to be right here in Bahrain and with the staff to give attention to the upcoming season. It (unity) has by no means been stronger in a staff.”
Horner, who protested his innocence throughout the inquest, was questioned by a lawyer for eight hours at a secret London location earlier this month.
Horner has been Pink Bull staff boss since they entered F1 19 years in the past and is the longest serving boss on the grid.
He oversaw seven World Drivers' Championships and 6 Constructors' titles.
Pink Bull have dominated the game in latest seasons, profitable 21 of twenty-two races final 12 months, with Dutch driver Max Verstappen setting a brand new document of 10 consecutive victories as he wrapped up his third title.
Horner, who’s married to former Spice Women singer Geri Halliwell, was awarded a CBE for providers to motor sport within the New 12 months honours.
