- Christian Horner was cleared of ‘coercive behaviour towards a female employee’
- But texts and photos Red Bull principal allegedly sent were leaked on Thursday
- He continues to lead the team in Bahrain as they mount a double title defence
Christian Horner cut a relaxed figure as he arrived at the Bahrain International Circuit for the opening Grand Prix of the 2024 season as controversy surrounds the Red Bull team principle.
Horner has been at the centre of an ‘inappropriate’ text scandal saga, having been cleared following an internal investigation, what appeared intimate WhatsApp exchanges with a female colleague were sent to Formula One’s most influential figures on Thursday.
He has denied any wrongdoing and has been present as the team begin the defence of the two world titles they clinched in dominant fashion last season.
According to Sky Sports, Formula 1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem met on Friday to discuss the issue which has engulfed F1.
Ben Sulayem admitted that the controversy surrounding Red Bull team principle is ‘damaging the sport’.
Under-fire Red Bull principle Christian Horner arrived at the Bahrain International Circuit for the opening race of the 2024 season
Horner is at the centre of a media storm following leaked images of what appeared to be intimate WhatsApp message between himself and a female colleague
Horner took up his position in the Red Bull paddock as usual on Friday during Practice Three and Qualifying
Horner was briefly absent from the Red Bull pit wall during Practice Three on Friday afternoon as he spoke with Ben Sulayem.
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