Formula One issues statement over Christian Horner
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFormula One has called for Christian Horner's Red Bull future to be "clarified at the earliest opportunity". Horner's role as Red Bull team principal remains in the balance following a claim of "inappropriate behaviour" by a female colleague.
Speaking at Red Bull Racing's car launch in Milton Keynes last Thursday, the 50-year old continued to emphatically deny the allegations made against him, and insisted he would be in Bahrain for the opening race of the season on March 2.
An F1 spokesperson said on Sunday evening: "We have noted that Red Bull has instigated an independent investigation into internal allegations at Red Bull Racing. "We hope that the matter will be clarified at the earliest opportunity, after a fair and thorough process, and we will not comment further at this time." Horner said he was unable to provide a timeline as to when the investigation by the racing team's parent company, Red Bull GmBH, will be completed.
It is understood both Red Bull and Horner are also keen for a swift resolution, and sources have indicated to the PA news agency that there could yet be a conclusion by the end of the week.
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