Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull Racing, is embroiled in a scandal involving allegations of inappropriate behavior. A female employee accused Horner of 'coercive behavior' and 'sexting,' leading to an internal investigation by Red Bull. Despite the investigation clearing Horner of the allegations, the accuser, who was suspended on full pay, has expressed disappointment with the probe's outcome, feeling 'let down' by the team and describing Horner as wielding a 'terrifying' amount of power. The situation has escalated as the accuser has now lodged an appeal against the investigation's verdict, hiring new legal representation, and filing a complaint with the FIA. The scandal has sparked a power struggle within Red Bull, with implications for the team's dynamics and its key figures, including Max Verstappen. The controversy has attracted attention from various quarters, including former F1 stars and rival team principals, with Toto Wolff of Mercedes accusing Red Bull of covering up information. The case has taken a fresh twist with the accuser feeling 'so disappointed' and taking significant legal steps, signaling the off-track drama's impact on the F1 community.
The Red Bull Formula One employee who accused team boss Christian Horner of inappropriate behavior has lodged an appeal after her complaint was dismissed, the BBC and the PA news agency reported. https://t.co/kCJUqwlOU8
The female Red Bull employee who accused team principal Christian Horner of inappropriate behavior has reportedly filed a complaint with the FIA as the off-track drama takes another twist. Read: https://t.co/SqQe4JGvCy https://t.co/w0W5ySNiU9
Christian Horner's accuser appeals decision to clear Red Bull boss of misconduct https://t.co/FRYYfJB04U
The female employee suspended by Red Bull has appealed against the decision to clear team principal Christian Horner of controlling behaviour, according to the PA news agency. https://t.co/a0lJGuYacl
Christian Horner accuser 'lodges official complaint' as Red Bull saga takes fresh twist https://t.co/5oY6SJpVYh
Appeal lodged by complainant over decision to clear Christian Horner. https://t.co/an230jQCnh
Christian Horner complainant appeals against decision to clear Red Bull boss https://t.co/QNYLaozeJ3
The female employee suspended by Red Bull has appealed against the decision to clear team principal Christian Horner of controlling behaviour, the PA news agency understands https://t.co/NPWDGLfxq1
Horner's accuser reported to have appealed Red Bull verdict https://t.co/5sUm99nxD2 https://t.co/diDA8yoSVu
The female employee who accused Red Bull’s Christian Horner of controlling behaviour has launched an appeal against the investigation that cleared him ⬇️ https://t.co/DuXffiGTU8
Christian Horner accuser ‘appeals Red Bull probe & hires lawyer’ after F1 boss cleared by his team in ‘sext’ storm https://t.co/b5JzWlX7Lj https://t.co/b5JzWlX7Lj
Christian Horner accuser believed to be appealing against inquiry verdict https://t.co/U3ixYzdtyS
🔴 Christian Horner’s accuser lodges appeal against Red Bull verdict https://t.co/mh73i8BkM2
Red Bull employee appeals against investigation that cleared Christian Horner Female member of staff who was suspended on full pay now has new legal representation Tap for the full story ⬇️ https://t.co/RCBqrARpFr
Christian Horner: Woman to appeal against Red Bull decision to dismiss complaint https://t.co/FnSbHF2mp5
Red Bull accused of hiding 'most important' story in Christian Horner saga - 'No longer possible' https://t.co/NxaqljYNzL
‘Disappointed’ Christian Horner sexts accuser ‘feels let down’ by Red Bull team after her shock suspension over scandal https://t.co/V1W3qvWvAL https://t.co/V1W3qvWvAL
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Christian Horner has ‘terrifying’ amount of power at Red Bull & ‘more will surface’ after sext scandal, ex-F1 ace warns https://t.co/lL3RMmt6TY https://t.co/lL3RMmt6TY
Christian Horner accuser 'so disappointed' and 'feels let down' by Red Bull as F1 saga takes fresh twist https://t.co/NxT9mr96O1
Red Bull rival Toto Wolff accuses Christian Horner's team of covering up information amid 'sex texts' scandal engulfing Geri Halliwell's husband https://t.co/ch3cI9hRNj https://t.co/5D5YVSdhTQ
Woman at centre of Christian Horner 'sexting' scandal feels 'let down' and is 'disappointed' by how probe into Red Bull chief was handled after accusing HER of lying https://t.co/NufaUkRkgu https://t.co/gu1qq8kKRN
Christian Horner wields a 'terrifying' amount of power at Red Bull insists ex-Formula One driver... as he claims a 'lot more will surface' after the team principal was cleared over allegations of 'coercive behaviour' towards a female colleague https://t.co/E8Ps8jwV3v https://t.co/5ZlZaJikJU
Christian Horner 'wants to push Red Bull chief out of F1' but Lewis Hamilton could reap rewards https://t.co/GdFTW0wAxa
Christian Horner warned 'a lot more will surface' as Red Bull boss hit with 'terrifying' claim by ex-F1 star https://t.co/YjD1NWQqfq
Mel B says Spice Girls are ‘supporting’ Geri Halliwell during Christian Horner scandal https://t.co/aHHVzaRfWN https://t.co/i3AdK2WYKp
Spice Girls 'really sad' for Geri Halliwell as Red Bull make final decision on sacking Christian Horner https://t.co/hrV2dKowNl
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