The Formula One “circus” is one of the most sophisticated motorsport events in the world, a traveling caravan of fast cars, daring pilots and lots of beautiful women.
Before the 2024 season begins in March, Christian Horner, CEO of current world champion team Red Bull – which races under an Austrian license but is based in the UK – faces allegations of sexual misconduct.
An explosive new report from a Dutch newspaper claims that Christian Horner has offered to pay the Red Bull employee he is accusing.
The Daily Mail reported:
“[Former Spic Girl] The husband of Geri Halliwell Horner – CEO and principal of the Red Bull Formula 1 team – is the subject of an internal investigation into an allegation of “inappropriate behaviour” made against him by a female employee, as the 50-year-old fights to save his wife. job.”
Horner has not yet responded to the new allegations but has previously denied all allegations of inappropriate behaviour. Last week, the CEO made his case to KC [Kings Council] He was assigned as an internal investigator by the team.
“Shocking new report from a Dutch outlet Telegraphthe “inappropriate conduct” accusations related to Horner were reported to include alleged engagement in “sexual misconduct,” according to the employee.
The report claims that the Red Bull boss – who is married to the former Spice Girl behind – Sending “sexually suggestive messages” to the employee, with evidence in the form of WhatsApp messages. De Telegraaf says they have seen the messages.
The new allegations go further than the initial allegations about Horner's “controlling behaviour.”
“The Telegraph He claims that when Horner was informed of their intention to publish the allegations, Horner's lawyers offered the employee £650,000.
People at Red Bull's headquarters – who say the issue is being taken “very seriously” – are said to be open to his departure.
When asked about the allegations, Horner claimed he would not be relinquishing his position, saying he would take over for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on March 2.
“‘No.’ “It’s business as usual,” he said. Sky Sports News. He added: “Obviously, I completely deny any accusations against me, but of course I will work on this process, which I hope will be completed in the near future.” “I cannot comment on what this process is.”
[…] “There will always be speculation but we are together as a team, that is the way we have always been, and that is the way we continue.” The support from our shareholders has been tremendous, and without that support we would not have gotten here.”