Red Bull F1 Chief Faces Formal Complaint Over Alleged Misconduct

A recent development in the ongoing controversy surrounding Red Bull F1 team boss Christian Horner has seen a formal complaint lodged against him with the sport’s governing body, the FIA.

The complaint, made by a woman who previously accused Horner of inappropriate behavior, comes after a team investigation dismissed the allegations earlier this month. However, it has been revealed that the woman, who has since been suspended from her position at the team’s Milton Keynes base, has filed a grievance with the FIA and its ethics committee, as reported by The Sun.

This marks the third complaint lodged with the FIA regarding Horner’s conduct since February, though it remains uncertain whether the organization will initiate its own investigation. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the FIA’s chief, recently held a private meeting with Horner during the Bahrain GP, hinting at the seriousness of the matter.

Despite Horner’s desire to put the scandal behind him, with the support of his wife, Geri Halliwell, the accuser is appealing Red Bull’s decision to exonerate him. Sources close to the situation reveal the frustration felt by the accuser, stating, “She has not been allowed to see the whole of the report which cleared Horner and has no clarity as to why the inquiry reached its decision. A timetable for her appeal process is being drawn up.”

Horner’s spokesperson admitted that they, too, have not had access to the complete dossier. Red Bull stated they were unaware of the complaint to the FIA.

Earlier this week, the accuser expressed feeling let down by Red Bull following the independent investigation’s findings. The woman, who has been suspended from her role amid the controversy, feels disappointed by the company’s handling of the situation. 

A friend of the accuser remarked, “She is so disappointed with how it’s all gone, especially as she did everything by the book… They have suspended her when she followed the proper process diligently and correctly.”

The saga continues to unfold, raising questions about accountability and transparency within the high-stakes world of Formula 1.