Red Bull has recently suspended a female employee who accused team principal Christian Horner of inappropriate behavior. The suspension came after an independent investigation cleared Horner of any misconduct. The woman has been suspended with full pay while she has the right to appeal the verdict. Horner was never suspended during the investigation process.
After the verdict was announced, private messages purportedly between Horner and his accuser were leaked. Jos Verstappen, the father of Red Bull’s world champion driver Max Verstappen, expressed concerns that the team would “explode” if Horner remained in his position. Despite having a close relationship with the woman who accused Horner, Jos denied leaking any messages.
Max Verstappen defended his father’s outspoken criticism of Horner and supported his concerns about the team’s stability. Meanwhile, Christian Horner received support from his wife, former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, at the Bahrain Grand Prix, where he won the first race of the F1 season. The couple, who have been married since 2015, share a son and have children from previous relationships.
The scandal has caused tension within the Red Bull team and highlights the personal relationships that play a role in the Formula 1 world. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the allegations and aftermath will impact the team’s performance and dynamics moving forward.
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