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Red Bull has launched an independent investigation into Formula 1 boss Christian Horner following allegations that he behaved inappropriately with an unidentified member of Red Bull Racing, allegations the race leader has denied.
“After becoming aware of some recent allegations, the company has launched an independent investigation (into Christian Horner),” Red Bull said in a statement received through Phil Duncan, a CNN contributor and F1 correspondent for the Press Association in London.
“This procedure, which is already underway, is being carried out through an external specialist lawyer. The company takes these issues very seriously and the investigation will be completed as soon as possible. It would not be appropriate to comment further at this time,” he added. saying.
A report by Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported on Monday that Horner had been accused of misplaced behaviour and that the behaviour towards a member of Red Bull Racing, according to several anonymous sources.
The report calls the team member or describes the circumstances.
In an interview with CNN on Thursday, Horner denied allegations that he had behaved inappropriately as a member of the racing team.
“Obviously, I strongly deny the allegations that have been made against me. There is a procedure underway and it is obviously being resolved at the moment,” Horner told CNN on Thursday.
Asked if he had gotten a rough indication of when a resolution would be announced, Horner said it was a corporate matter and he would not elaborate on it. “I can’t communicate further about it, but I’m clearly following this process. “
Horner became Red Bull team principal in 2005, making him the youngest in F1. He has led the team to success since his appointment (overseeing seven drivers’ championships) and last season the team defended its constructors’ championship crown (the team’s sixth under the title). Horner – six races remaining.
This story has been updated with new developments.
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