F1 issues official statement regarding investigation into Red Bull

 

“We note that Red Bull has instigated an independent investigation into Red Bull Racing's internal allegations. We hope that the matter will be clarified at the earliest opportunity, following a fair and complete process. We will not comment further at this time,” says the F1 statement.

 

The investigation into Horner is ongoing, but in the meantime there is speculation about its contents. The fire escalated further when a rumor emerged that the report of unacceptable behavior was related to sexually inappropriate behavior.

 

It was previously reported that this would involve “transgressive behavior” towards a female employee. Horner denied all allegations against him.

 

Formula 1 and rights holder Liberty Media are monitoring the matter closely and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has reportedly spoken to Mark Mateschitz, son of Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz. With this statement, the sport appears to be putting even more pressure on Red Bull to resolve the matter as quickly as possible.