Christian Horner, the team principal for Red Bull, is in route to the Bahrain Grand Prix of Formula 1, as per Motorsport.com’s understanding, with a decision regarding his future with the team imminent.
Christian Horner has been investigated by Red Bull’s parent energy drink firm after a female colleague made charges against him.
In an attempt to obtain a complete picture of the situation, Red Bull assigned an independent barrister to investigate the subject. Horner and other relevant parties have been interviewed.
Regarding the subject, Horner has vehemently denied any misconduct.
Since the investigation’s beginning, Red Bull has not released an official statement. However, rumors have it that an announcement regarding the investigation’s conclusion may be made soon, possibly even before track action starts at this weekend’s Bahrain F1 opening.
Horner has carried on in his capacity as team principal although there has been a lot of ambiguity around the situation.
He was in the team’s Milton Keynes factory this week to finalize preparations for the commencement of the campaign, having attended the pre-season test in Bahrain last week.
He is reportedly on his way to Bahrain right now and should be there later on Wednesday.
Horner usually avoids preview days at flyaways and arrives at the track ahead of opening practice, even if it means he won’t be able to participate in media events held at the Sakhir track.
Horner’s visit to Bahrain may indicate that Red Bull is considering absolving him of any misconduct related to the situation, even though no decision has been taken yet.
Some close to the team are uneasy about the Red Bull situation, and Ford, the team’s prospective engine partner, has written to the energy drink firm urging it to release its findings as soon as feasible.
Ford CEO Jim Farley expressed the American automaker’s growing frustration with the lack of a clear indication from you on when you anticipate a fair and just resolution of this dispute in a letter obtained by the Associated Press.
We, as your corporate partners, are also irritated by the lack of complete transparency surrounding this situation, and we eagerly await a comprehensive report of all findings.