The scandal involving Christian Horner and Red Bull, which affected the Circus in this initial phase of the season, it is slowly taking a decisive turn. The pieces of the puzzle are falling into place, completing the picture about which very little was initially known. According to what the Times, the Red Bull employee who had made the accusation of inappropriate behavior against the team principal, giving rise to the Horner case, would have been suspended. Red Bull, we remember, had started an internal investigation exonerating Horner. The team principal therefore maintained his leadership position within the team and participated in the first race weekend of the season in Bahrain. The decision to suspend the woman is a clear sign that the team stands behind it Horner. We'll see what impact it will have on Verstappen's presence, considering that his father Jos has declared war on the British team principal.
Red Bull, suspended the employee who had accused in the Horner case
Despite Horner's continued role, the climate within the team is noticeably tense. During the recent race weekend in Jeddah, Horner was the center of attention, at first a due to the disclosure of private chats that led to the investigation and subsequently due to a controversy with Jos Verstappen. The situation has cast a shadow over the team's stability, especially considering Verstappen senior's predictions of a possible one esplosione imminent internal.
Despite the financial support he has received from majority investor, Chalerm Yoovidhya, Horner is the subject of ongoing attacks fueling speculation he will remain in Milton Keynes.
The question becomes increasingly complex
However, despite the support received in Bahrain by the Thai investor, the continued attacks from Verstappen and other team members suggest growing internal dissatisfaction. Criticism focuses on Horner's management, and the investor, despite his support, could be the weak link which, combined with internal tensions and the involvement of the female employee, could affect the team leader's future.
Analyzing the events of recent weeks, more defined contours of the situation emerge. Tensions within the team, public criticism and differences of opinion are creating a complex context in which all market scenarios are now possible.
