A System 1 staff is investigating a criticism of “inappropriate behaviour” towards its staff boss.
Crimson Bull is investigating a criticism of alleged “inappropriate behaviour” towards its System 1 staff boss, Christian Horner, the Austrian power drinks firm stated in an announcement, with out giving any particulars of the allegations.
The Briton presided over essentially the most dominant season in System 1 historical past final yr, with Max Verstappen claiming his third consecutive title and the staff profitable 21 of twenty-two races.
“After changing into conscious of sure current allegations, the corporate has launched an unbiased investigation,” Crimson Bull stated on Monday.
“This course of, which is already underway, is being carried out by an exterior specialist lawyer. The Firm takes these issues extraordinarily severely and the investigation shall be accomplished as quickly as practicable.
“It will not be applicable to remark additional presently.”
The Instances reported that Horner, 50, was accused of inappropriate habits by a colleague who complained to the staff's dad or mum firm.
The staff has not commented, however Horner, who’s married to former Spice Women singer Geri Halliwell, instructed Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf that he denies the allegations.
Horner oversaw seven world drivers' championships and 6 constructors' titles.
Crimson Bull is because of launch its newest automobile on February 15 forward of the brand new season, which begins in Bahrain on March 2.
