Crimson Bull has introduced an attraction towards an investigation clearing Christian Horner of wrongdoing has not been upheld.
On the eve of the 2024 Formulation 1 season, Horner confronted allegations of misconduct by a feminine worker of the F1 crew, which prompted an inner investigation by Crimson Bull’s Austrian guardian firm led by an unbiased barrister.
Following an eight-week probe, the grievances towards Horner have been dismissed. The feminine worker, who was suspended on account of the findings of the investigation, then determined to attraction the findings of the probe.
That attraction, which was dealt with by one other unbiased barrister, has now additionally been dismissed, Crimson Bull GmbH introduced on Thursday.
“Earlier this yr a grievance raised towards Christian Horner was investigated. The grievance was handled by way of the corporate’s grievance process by the appointment of an unbiased KC who dismissed the grievance,” a press assertion learn.
“The complainant exercised the proper to attraction, and the attraction was carried out by one other unbiased KC. All phases of the attraction course of have now been concluded, with the ultimate final result that the attraction will not be being upheld.
“The KC’s conclusions have been accepted and adopted by Crimson Bull. The inner course of has concluded.
“The corporate respects the privateness of all its workers and won’t be making additional public touch upon this matter right now.
“Crimson Bull is dedicated to persevering with to fulfill the best office requirements.”
Motorsport.com understands Crimson Bull’s Austrian guardian firm is contemplating its subsequent steps, whereas the feminine worker – who remains to be employed by the crew – stays suspended for now.
The Crimson Bull F1 crew now considers the matter as closed.