After the earthquake caused by the announcement of the transfer of Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) to Ferrari in 2025, the paddock is perhaps preparing to experience a second shock in the coming days.
Christian Horner, pillar of the success of the Red Bull team who has reigned supreme in the discipline for two years (six constructors' world championship titles in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2022 and 2023), would be pushed towards the exit .
The Briton is the target of an investigation for “
inappropriate behavior
” towards several employees.
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According to the daily
Die Telegraaf
which revealed the affair, the reign of one of the greatest figures of the discipline in the 21st century is about to end.
“
The end seems near
,” warns the Dutch daily, evoking, in addition to the investigation, a conflict between Horner and the Austrian Helrmut Marko, extremely influential advisor to the team of Max Verstappen, reigning world champion.
The team did not wish to reveal the nature of the investigations concerning their leader but the accusations seem to be taken very seriously.
“
After becoming aware of some recent allegations, the company launched an independent investigation.
This process, which is already underway, is led by an external specialist lawyer.
The Company takes these matters very seriously and the investigation will be concluded as soon as possible.
It would not be appropriate to make any further comments at this stage,”
a statement released on Monday simply explained.
Horner denies allegations
“
I completely deny these allegations,”
replied Christian Horner, director of the structure since 2005. A meeting is planned between the latter and the other decision-makers of the team, Skysports understands.
This affair falls just a few days before the presentation of the 2024 single-seater, on February 15.