MILTON KEYNES, UK — Christian Horner says he remains “absolutely committed” to Red Bull’s Formula One team despite an ongoing investigation into reported allegations of controlling behavior made by a female employee, which he has denied.
Red Bull Racing’s parent company, Red Bull GmbH, said earlier this month it had commenced an investigation into Horner after becoming aware of the allegations.
A hearing took place on Friday, conducted by an independent barrister in London, but no further action or outcome has yet been announced. Red Bull GmbH said in a statement last week before the hearing that it took the allegations “extremely seriously.”
Speaking at the launch of Red Bull’s new F1 car, the RB20, on Thursday, Horner said his focus was “very much on the season ahead” and the team’s title defense.
“Some allegations have been made which I fully deny,” Horner said. “I’m complying with that process, and will continue to do so until its conclusion.”
Although he declined to discuss details regarding the ongoing investigation, including a timeframe for a resolution, Horner said it had been “business as usual” for him as Red Bull’s team principal, going into the factory each day to help prepare for the new season.
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