Pink Bull crew principal Christian Horner's investigation into alleged misconduct is more likely to be resolved earlier than the beginning of this season's Bahrain Grand Prix.
In early February, Horner was investigated by the F1 crew's Austrian mother or father firm Pink 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 automobile launch and pre-season testing in Bahrain final week.
The intensive report, which is anticipated to run to properly over 100 pages, is now within the fingers of Pink Bull GmbH's board, which can finally resolve whether or not Horner will stay in his twin position as crew principal and chief government.
It was understood and reported on Monday {that a} resolution 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 apply classes of the brand new season on Thursday, with the opening race for 2024 on Saturday.
Horner is anticipated to return from the UK to Bahrain on Wednesday.
Whereas the saga has performed out in public with particulars repeatedly rising from Dutch media experiences, a call on Horner's future will not be anticipated to be introduced in better element.
Any assertion from Pink Bull GmbH is anticipated to mirror an intensive and truthful investigation, however confidentiality points are more likely to restrict the quantity of data shared publicly.
Horner is F1's longest-serving crew boss, having been on the helm of Pink Bull since they entered the game in 2005, overseeing six constructors' and 7 drivers' titles.
Mercedes crew principal Toto Wolff mentioned throughout pre-season testing that Horner's scenario was “an issue for the entire of Components 1”, whereas McLaren chief government Zak Brown referred to as for a “swift” and “clear” conclusion to the investigation.
Pink Bull's Max Verstappen, who’s aiming for a fourth consecutive drivers' title with the crew, mentioned it will be “good for everybody” to have the matter resolved.
Horner, who mentioned at Pink Bull's launch on February 15 that it was “enterprise as common” for the crew, was requested two questions concerning the investigation on the identical press convention as Brown, however mentioned he couldn’t remark.
The investigation and its decision is presently considerably out of the fingers of the Pink Bull Racing crew, which is managed by Pink Bull GmbH.