On Monday, the message came that the Formula 1 top Christian Horner (50) is being investigated internally at Red Bull after being accused of “inappropriate behaviour” towards an employee.
The case was widely reported in the media all over the world, and in the wake of the news it has emerged what the case is supposed to be about. According to Dutch The Telegraph and English The Guardian is it a member of the support apparatus who has made the accusations.
According to The Telegraaf, Horner is said to have crossed the line against a woman in connection with the World Cup in Kitzbühel. According to the German newspaper Bild Horner is said to have sent inappropriate photos to the female employee.
– I completely reject these claims, says Horner.
Found the son lifeless
The case must have been known behind closed doors for a few weeks, according to Bild.
– After the company was made aware of the allegations, an internal investigation has started. The process, which is still ongoing, is carried out by an external company, says a Red Bulls spokesperson.
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Horner has had great success in Red Bull and is the team manager who has been in the circus the longest (since 2005). Among other things, he has helped lead Max Verstappen to three straight championships in Formula 1.
In 2015, the 50-year-old married Geri Halliwell (51), who is best known for being a member of the singing group The Spice Girls. The couple have a son together.
According to the reports from English tabloid media, the 51-year-old should not believe the rumors that have appeared regarding her husband.