March 6th 2024.
Geri Halliwell, the wife of Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner, has made a strong demand for her husband to cut ties with the female employee who had accused him of "inappropriate behavior". The woman, whose identity has not been revealed, has until Wednesday to appeal the outcome of the investigation into Horner's alleged misconduct.
Last week, Red Bull Racing announced that they had cleared Horner of all allegations after conducting an investigation led by an independent lawyer. However, the scandal has continued to make headlines as private texts and images related to the probe were leaked to the media.
The controversy has even spread to the Verstappen family, with Jos Verstappen, father of Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, calling for Horner's dismissal. This has led to speculations about Max's future with the team.
In their statement clearing Horner, Red Bull Racing had mentioned the complainant's right to appeal. According to recent reports, the woman has five working days to do so, with the deadline being on Wednesday, March 6th.
The timeline of events leading up to the investigation being conducted and Horner being cleared is quite eventful. It all started on February 5th when Red Bull Racing announced an investigation into Horner over allegations of "controlling behavior". Horner then underwent an eight-hour hearing with an independent lawyer on February 9th.
He finally addressed the allegations publicly on February 15th, during Red Bull's 2024 car launch, where he strongly denied any wrongdoing. However, fresh allegations emerged the next day, suggesting that Horner had sent messages of a suggestive nature to the female employee.
Despite this, Horner attended the Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain from February 21st to 23rd, where he expressed hope for a quick resolution to the matter. On February 23rd, the sixth season of F1: Drive to Survive was released on Netflix, featuring Horner and his wife Geri Halliwell.
Finally, on February 28th, Red Bull Racing announced that Horner had been cleared of all allegations. However, the scandal did not end there, as private WhatsApp messages and images between Horner and the complainant were leaked to the media on February 29th. This led to Horner being summoned for talks with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem the next day.
On March 2nd, Jos Verstappen warned that Red Bull Racing was in danger of being "torn apart" unless Horner left the team. The woman who had accused Horner has reportedly hired lawyers and is considering her options, while still being employed by Red Bull Racing.
According to reports, Halliwell has demanded that Horner cut ties with the employee, and there are suggestions that one of them may have to leave the team. However, the complainant is said to still love her job at Red Bull Racing.
The investigation into Horner's alleged misconduct has been a major talking point in the world of F1, with many players expressing their opinions on the matter. Lewis Hamilton, in particular, called it a crucial moment for the sport to uphold its values.
Sources close to the situation have revealed that it has been a difficult time for both parties, and a resolution is needed. The complainant has reportedly hired lawyers and is not willing to back down easily.
As the F1 season gears up for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this weekend, Horner and Max Verstappen will undoubtedly face questions about Jos' comments, which came after a heated argument between the two. Meanwhile, another scandal has emerged in the sport, with FIA President Mohammad Ben Sulayem under investigation for allegedly interfering with race results and attempting to cancel a Grand Prix.
The controversy surrounding Horner and Red Bull Racing continues to make headlines, and it remains to be seen what the outcome of the situation will be. Neither Halliwell nor Jos Verstappen will be present at the upcoming race, adding to the intensity of the situation. As the F1 season progresses, more updates are expected to unfold, and the future of Horner and Red Bull Racing is uncertain.
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