Breaking News: Red Bull boss Christian Horner reportedly told to step down from Team Principal duties
Just days after Lewis Hamilton’s high-profile transfer to Ferrari, the Formula 1 community faces another surprising development as rumors swirl around the potential departure of Red Bull’s team principal, Christian Horner.
The reigning F1 Constructors’ champion, Red Bull Racing, is encountering a significant hurdle ahead of the 2024 season, with uncertainty clouding Horner’s future within the team.
Allegations of inappropriate conduct have surfaced against Horner, prompting Red Bull to launch a thorough investigation conducted by an independent third party. The team’s official statement acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations and emphasized the ongoing nature of the investigation, refraining from further comment until its completion.
Recent reports suggest that Horner has been advised to step down from his position as team principal. According to Motorsport-Total.com, Red Bull possesses a dossier containing potentially incriminating evidence, prompting internal inquiries and discussions about potential repercussions at the highest levels of management. It’s important to note that, at this stage, Horner remains innocent until proven otherwise.
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What did Christian Horner say regarding the allegations as his future with Red Bull seems to be in danger?
Despite reportedly being advised to step down from his position as team principal, Horner has allegedly rejected this suggestion.
Following a Formula 1 Commission meeting held at the FOM offices in London, Horner adamantly refuted the allegations, stating, “I categorically deny these allegations,” as reported by De Telegraaf.
Meanwhile, according to Motorsport-Total.com, the 50-year-old Briton opted not to comment on the allegations or his future, simply stating, “I’m not saying anything about it.”
Horner has been with Red Bull Racing since 2005, becoming the youngest team principal on the grid at the time. His tenure has been marked by remarkable success, including seven Drivers’ Championships and six Constructors’ Championships for the Austrian team.
More recently, under Horner’s leadership, Red Bull Racing secured two consecutive Constructors’ Championships, dominating the 2023 season with a record-breaking 21 wins out of 22 races.