Red Bull Rejects Employee's Misconduct Claim Against F1 Boss

Red Bull Racing has officially dismissed an appeal from an employee who accused Christian Horner, the head of its Formula 1 team, of inappropriate conduct. The initial complaint, investigated earlier this year, was deemed without merit by an independent counsel, leading to the employee's right to appeal. Red Bull confirmed that the appeal process has now concluded, with the final decision upholding the initial dismissal of the grievance. The employee in question was suspended with pay in March, although Red Bull's announcement did not clarify their current employment status. Following the dismissal of the complaint, a file allegedly containing evidence against Horner was circulated to nearly 200 individuals within the F1 community, including team principals and media outlets, during the Bahrain Grand Prix practice. However, the authenticity of this file remains unverified, as it was sent from a generic email account. The situation has created ongoing tension, particularly between Horner and Max Verstappen's father, Jos Verstappen, who have exchanged accusations in the media regarding the employee's motives. While the specifics of the allegations have not been disclosed, the investigation captured significant attention early in the F1 season. As the series enters its summer break, the focus shifts back to racing, with the Dutch Grand Prix set to resume on August 25, where Max Verstappen will compete in front of his home crowd.