New development in the Horner case
Before the Japanese Grand Prix, the Horner affair is once again at the center of the news. The BBC made explosive revelations that could jeopardize the Britishman's position.
It’s a matter shaking up the Formula 1 world. Since February 5th, and the revelations of the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, Christian Horner has been in turmoil.
The director of the Austrian team is accused of inappropriate behavior towards an employee at Red Bull. An independent investigation was then launched by the company itself. It was conducted by an external law firm. More than three weeks after it was opened, the British had been cleared without further details being provided.
It could have ended there, but that was without counting on the impact of this case. Christian Horner’s position has never been so unstable. Even Jos Verstappen got involved by calling for Horner’s departure, in whom he no longer trusts. The father of the world champion is ready to leave the team if things worsen.
She is angry, scared, intimidated.
Twist in the case, a close relative of the victim, who has been suspended by the Austrian firm, contacted the BBC. The close relative of the alleged victim mentioned the worrying situation in which his friend finds herself. « She is very disturbed, angry, scared, very intimidated ».
He insists on the concept of bullying in the BBC Sport interview. She wants the truth to come out even though a confidentiality clause prevents her from speaking publicly about the matter. The accuser had already filed a complaint with the FIA a few weeks ago and is appealing the decision.
« We can all read WhatsApp messages and everyone can form their own opinion on whether it is an appropriate relationship between a CEO and an executive assistant. »
« It’s shocking but not surprising how upset she is.
» The friend stated that the woman had been deeply affected by Red Bull’s response to her complaint.
“She is struggling to understand how, given the available information, an independent process could have reached the conclusions it did and the actions that followed,” her friend said.
The British media nevertheless indicated that it was unable to confirm the authenticity of the messages that have leaked by email . Another revelation, significant nonetheless, according to the victim’s close associate, is that she would have received numerous financial offers. The question is whether this is an attempt by the Horner camp to cover up the matter that could cost him his position.
She just wants to work in sports, she is very concerned about her reputation and her ability to be hired by anyone. She has been in motorsports all her life, so on the one hand, she is very worried and scared about her future, on the other hand, very determined for the truth to come out.
