This week, Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull, the reigning Formula 1 champions, was declared free of any wrongdoing following an inquiry into accusations of “inappropriate behavior.” Horner, who is married to Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, vehemently asserted his innocence in a strongly worded statement after leaked messages allegedly exchanged between him and a Formula One team staff member. The investigation was initiated on February 5 by Red Bull GmbH, the parent company of Red Bull Racing, but three weeks later, an independent barrister, enlisted to review the evidence, exonerated Horner.
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However, just over 24 hours after the clearance, messages and images, seen by Mirror Sport, were leaked to various F1 figures, detailing private conversations between Horner and an unidentified individual. Responding to the leak, Horner emphasized in a Thursday evening statement that he would not comment on anonymous speculation but reiterated his denial of the allegations. He expressed respect for the integrity of the independent investigation, emphasizing full cooperation and focus on the upcoming season.
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Red Bull Austria, the team’s parent company, released a statement on Wednesday confirming the completion of the independent investigation, the dismissal of the grievance, and Red Bull’s confidence in the fairness, rigor, and impartiality of the process. The investigation report, containing private information, remains confidential, and Red Bull will refrain from further comments out of respect for all parties involved, reaffirming its commitment to the highest workplace standards.
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