The Red Bull organisation has dismissed an appeal against the outcome of an internal investigation into conduct of its F1 team principal Christian Horner.
Following complaints against Horner at the beginning of the year raised by a member of team staff, an independent inquiry was launched by Red Bull Austria, the parent company of the F1 team.
Horner, who has been team principal of Red Bull since they joined Formula 1 in 2005, denied all allegations made against him. The independent inquiry eventually dismissed the complaints against Horner at the conclusion of the investigation.
After the complainant exercised their right of appeal, Red Bull appointed a separate independent body to conduct the appeal into the outcome of the investigation. In a statement, Red Bull have announced the complainant’s appeal has also been dismissed.
“Earlier this year a complaint raised against Christian Horner was investigated,” Red Bull said a statement shared to RaceFans. “That complaint was dealt with through the company’s grievance procedure by the appointment of an independent KC [King’s Counsel] who dismissed the grievance.
“The complainant exercised the right to appeal and the appeal was carried out by another independent KC. All stages of the appeal process have now been concluded, with the final outcome that the appeal is not being upheld.
“The KC’s conclusions have been accepted and adopted by Red Bull. The internal process has concluded. The company respects the privacy of all its employees and will not be making further public comment on this matter at this time.
“Red Bull is committed to continuing to meet the highest workplace standards.”
The complainant was reportedly suspended with pay following the conclusion of the initial investigation into Horner. Red Bull has not commented on the employment status of the individual whose complaint prompted the investigation.
Reigning Formula 1 world champions Red Bull currently sit on top of the constructors’ championship during the summer break with 408 points, 42 ahead of McLaren. Three-times world champion Max Verstappen leads the drivers’ standings after 14 of the 24 rounds.
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