The Crimson Bull boss, who’s married to former Spice Lady Geri Horner, is anticipated to return to the limelight in Saudi Arabia on Thursday at an official FIA press convention at 6.30pm native time (3.30pm UK time).
Thursday 07 March 2024 14:02 UK
Sky Information understands Crimson Bull boss Christian Horner's accuser has been suspended following an investigation right into a grievance of inappropriate habits towards the Formulation 1 workforce boss.
Horner, who has all the time denied the allegations towards him, was cleared of wrongdoing by the F1 workforce's Austrian father or mother firm Crimson Bull GmbH final week.
His accuser, who is known to have reported to work in Milton Keynes on Monday, is known to have been suspended on full pay as a direct consequence Crimson Bull Query.
A Crimson Bull Racing spokesman stated: “We can not touch upon this as it’s an inside matter.”
After final weekend's season-opening race in Bahrain, Horner stated he was “completely assured” he’ll stay as Crimson Bull boss for the remainder of the season.
The 50-year-old, who’s married to former Spice Lady Geri Horner, is anticipated to return to the limelight in Saudi Arabia on Thursday at an official FIA press convention at 6.30pm native time (3.30pm UK time).
His accuser is known to have acquired a authorized letter earlier this week and now has 5 working days to enchantment the end result of the investigation, which has forged an enormous shadow over Crimson Bull and the game.
A press release from Crimson Bull GmbH final Wednesday learn: “An impartial investigation into the allegations made towards Mr Horner has been accomplished and Crimson Bull can affirm that the grievance has been dismissed.
“The complainant has the fitting to enchantment.
“Crimson Bull is assured that the investigation was truthful, rigorous and neutral.
“The investigation report is confidential and comprises non-public info from the events and third events that assisted within the investigation, so out of respect for all concerned we won’t remark additional on it. Crimson Bull will proceed to attempt to fulfill the best requirements within the office.” “
The most recent improvement comes days after Crimson Bull driver Max Verstappen's father, three-time world champion, stated the workforce was in peril of “tearing” if Horner had stayed put.
Jos Verstappen informed The Every day Mail: “So long as he stays in place, there’s rigidity… It could't go on like it’s (the workforce) exploding.”
It comes after Horner stated he couldn’t remark when requested about alleged proof within the case, which was leaked to a number of media organizations and F1 workforce bosses from an nameless e-mail account.
He described the leak, which claimed to indicate WhatsApp messages shared between him and the accuser, as “nameless speculative messages from an unknown supply”.
The leak emerged after the Crimson Bull workforce boss was cleared within the case.
Crimson Bull boss noticed with spouse Geri Horner forward of Bahrain Grand Prix.
Horner beforehand stated his spouse had been “very supportive” of him for the reason that allegations have been made and he was “overwhelmed” by the messages of goodwill from the game.
He has been Crimson Bull workforce boss since they entered Formulation 1 19 years in the past and is the longest serving boss on the grid.
In that point he has overseen seven world drivers' championships and 6 constructors' titles.
