Christian Horner. Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Photographs
Crimson Bull System 1 staff principal Christian Horner is denying allegations that he engaged in inappropriate habits towards a member of his racing staff.
“I clearly deny absolutely the allegations which have been made in opposition to me,” Horner instructed CNN on Thursday, February 15. “There’s an ongoing course of and that clearly is being labored by way of for the time being.”
Crimson Bull launched an impartial investigation into the allegations final week, which is ongoing.
Experiences of the allegations initially surfaced by way of Dutch information outlet De Telegraaf, however the report didn’t disclose who made them or what habits Horner allegedly engaged in.
Crimson Bull launched a press release final week saying the investigation.
“This course of, which is already underway, is being carried out by an exterior specialist barrister,” the assertion learn. “The corporate takes these issues extraordinarily severely and the investigation might be accomplished as quickly as virtually attainable. It might not be acceptable to remark additional right now.”
Regardless of the investigation, Horner, 50, continues to work in his staff principal position. Horner has held his submit since 2005 when he grew to become the youngest staff principal of all time at simply 31 years previous. Since then, Crimson Bull has gained seven World Drivers’ Championships and 6 World Constructors’ Championships.
Geri Halliwell-Horner, Christian Horner. Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Photographs
Horner is the husband of Spice Woman Geri Halliwell-Horner, whom Horner says has been “very supportive,” in accordance with Sky Information. The staff principal added that he’s been overwhelmed by the assist he’s obtained from others round System 1.
With particulars of the allegations nonetheless murky, Ford despatched a letter to Crimson Bull urging it to be clear in its investigation, sources instructed the Monetary Occasions on Friday, February 16. Ford is scheduled to turn out to be Crimson Bull’s engine provider in 2026.
Mark Rushbrook, the worldwide head of Ford Efficiency Motorsport, spoke to reporters on Friday at Daytona Worldwide Speedway.
“As a household firm, and an organization that holds itself to very excessive requirements of habits and integrity, we do anticipate the identical from our companions,” he mentioned. “It seems to us, and what we’ve been instructed, was that Crimson Bull is taking the state of affairs very severely. And naturally, they’re frightened about their model, as properly.”
Horner has mentioned publicly that he’s not contemplating resigning as staff principal.
“I’m absolutely dedicated. I constructed this staff. I satisfied folks to return and work right here,” he instructed Sky Information.
