Crimson Bull staff boss Christian Horner is topic to an investigation by the F1 staff's Austrian dad or mum firm over allegations of inappropriate behaviour; the decision won’t come till Wednesday; The F1 season kicks off in Bahrain this week, with a media day on Wednesday
15:40 UK Wednesday 28 February 2024
Crimson Bull staff principal Christian Horner's investigation into alleged misconduct is prone to be resolved earlier than the beginning of this season's Bahrain Grand Prix.
In early February, Horner was investigated by the F1 staff's Austrian dad or mum firm Crimson Bull GmbH following allegations of inappropriate conduct leveled towards him by a feminine colleague.
An exterior investigation by a specialist solicitor, which included an interview with Horner on February 9, is now thought-about full.
Horner has denied the allegations all through the method and was current on the incumbent constructors' 2024 automotive launch and pre-season testing in Bahrain final week.
Martin Brundle talks to Sky Sports activities Information in regards to the present state of affairs at Crimson Bull.
The in depth report, which is predicted to run to properly over 100 pages, is now within the fingers of Crimson Bull GmbH's board, which can in the end determine whether or not Horner will stay in his twin function as staff principal and chief government.
It was understood and reported on Monday {that a} choice was anticipated to be made and communicated both on Tuesday or Wednesday.
At noon on Tuesday, it emerged that there can be no decision on the primary of what was anticipated to be two days.
F1 groups and drivers will reunite on the Bahrain Worldwide Circuit on Wednesday for a media day forward of the primary observe classes of the brand new season on Thursday, with the opening race for 2024 on Saturday.
Horner is predicted to return to Bahrain from the UK on Wednesday.
Mercedes staff principal Toto Wolff says the continuing investigation into his Crimson Bull counterpart Horner over alleged misconduct is “an issue for the entire of Method 1”.
Whereas the saga has performed out in public with particulars repeatedly rising from Dutch media experiences, a call on Horner's future isn’t anticipated to be offered in better element.
Any assertion from Crimson Bull GmbH is predicted to mirror a radical and truthful investigation, however confidentiality points are prone to restrict the quantity of data shared publicly.
Horner is F1's longest-serving staff principal, having been on the helm of Crimson Bull since they entered the game in 2005, overseeing six constructors' and 7 drivers' titles.
McLaren staff principal Zak Brown offers his views on the present investigation into Horner and misconduct at Crimson Bull
Mercedes staff principal Toto Wolff stated throughout pre-season testing that Horner's state of affairs was “an issue for the entire of Method 1”, whereas McLaren chief government Zak Brown referred to as for a “swift” and “clear” conclusion to the investigation.
Crimson Bull's Max Verstappen, who’s aiming for a fourth consecutive drivers' title with the staff, stated it could be “good for everybody” to see the matter resolved.
Max Verstappen says he’s purely targeted on his personal efficiency when questioned over Horner allegations
Horner, who stated at Crimson Bull's February 15 launch that it was “enterprise as traditional” for the staff, was requested two questions in regards to the investigation on the similar press convention as Brown, however stated he couldn’t remark.
The investigation and its decision is presently considerably out of the fingers of the Crimson Bull Racing staff, which is managed by Crimson Bull GmbH.
