Christian Horner complainant’s appeal is ‘not upheld’
8th August 2024Christian Horner’s inappropriate behaviour saga has officially come to an end as Red Bull has not upheld his accuser’s appeal.
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Horner, 50, has had a turbulent first half of 2024 as he endured allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
In February, the investigation against Red Bull Racing’s Team Principal and CEO came to light but he was cleared of the allegations, something he had always denied.
The complaint, reported by Red Bull was dealt with through the company’s grievance procedure which an independent barrister led. The KC dismissed the case.
The complainant exercised their right to appeal the outcome and the appeal was reportedly carried out by another independent KC. This has now been concluded and the appeal was ‘not upheld.’
In a statement, Red Bull said:
“Earlier this year a complaint raised against Christian Horner was investigated. That complaint was dealt with through the company’s grievance procedure by the appointment of an independent KC 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 upheld.
“The KC’s conclusions have been accepted and adopted by Red Bull. The internal process has concluded.”
Red Bull has stated it ‘will not be making further public comment’ on the matter as it currently stands and claims to continue its efforts ‘to meet the highest workplace standards.’
F1 is currently in the middle of its annual summer break and on-track action will return in Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix on August 23-25.
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