Insiders have hinted that Red Bull chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff could take over the leadership of the F1 team if Christian Horner is sacked following allegations of misconduct. A hearing on those allegations is imminent, raising uncertainty about Horner’s long journey with the team.
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As Christian Horner prepares for a critical hearing over allegations of misplaced behaviour, Red Bull chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff’s call has emerged as a possible candidate to lead the team in the event of a top-of-the-table replacement.
The crux of the matter lies in an external investigation launched in reaction to Horner’s court cases, which categorically denies any wrongdoing.
“Red Bull ‘still does not know what exactly is going on’ and ‘can only speculate whether the aim is to remove Horner from his post or provoke a power play that would lead a senior Salzburg official to take more active action’. role in the conquering F1 team,” the Times reported.
This scenario is made even more confusing due to the dynamics within Red Bull’s wider corporate structure, namely following the death of Dietrich Mateschitz in October 2022. Mateschitz’s death is seen as leaving Horner in a vulnerable position, despite his accomplishments and the company. Boss tailandés. Accionistas. Se says relations between Horner and the Austrian segment under Red Bull’s control are strained, casting a shadow over his long history with the team.
As the investigation progresses, Horner is preparing for “hours of intense questioning” on Friday, a procedure overseen through the King’s Council appointed through Red Bull’s parent entity. The unforeseen progression for Horner, who was attending an F1 Commission meeting in London when the news broke, the investigation failed.
The final results of the hearing may have significant implications for Red Bull, namely with the imminent launch of its 2024 F1 car. The team is keen on this factor quickly, ensuring it can focus on the demanding situations of next season without being distracted. through ongoing legal proceedings.
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