Christian Horner, Red Bull Racing's team principal, is embroiled in a scandal involving allegations of inappropriate behavior, highlighted by unwanted steamy text messages sent to a female colleague, who has been suspended from her post at Red Bull Racing. Amidst this, Horner's accuser has acquired expensive lawyers, and Geri Halliwell, Horner's wife, reportedly wants the accuser 'out of the picture.' The controversy has escalated to the point where Horner's accuser has until today to file an appeal. Additionally, a rift between Horner and Helmut Marko has been reported, and a previously established 'truce' is said to have been broken. Horner is expected to address these issues at an FIA news conference in Saudi Arabia, where he has emphasized it's 'time to draw a line' under the claims, refusing to air 'private discussions between the parties.' He has also expressed a desire to focus on the future, amidst concerns about the team's internal tensions being 'on the brink of exploding.' The scandal has also touched on the broader topic of family involvement in F1, with Lewis Hamilton commenting on the thin line of parental involvement in drivers' careers.
The woman who accused Formula One team boss Christian Horner of sending unwanted steamy text messages has been suspended from her post at Red Bull Racing. https://t.co/A9BSD6AHI0
FP2 coming up next ⏭️ https://t.co/iOC0hrdEt0
Heating up for #FP2 💪 #SaudiArabianGP #F1 🇸🇦 https://t.co/rsweIly5Fq
"We're here for a Grand Prix, we should be talking about the cars and the drivers." Red Bull principal Christian Horner says the 'private and confidential matter between employees' has been 'one thing after another'. 🔗 https://t.co/trvelBrvKu 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/wElDsC2CU0
'Christian Horner has taken Geri Halliwell for granted!' Perez Hilton blasts F1 boss https://t.co/3H6ylXXeYq
Pushing the limits with Jessica Hawkins at the wheel. 🔥 @aramco https://t.co/ui9oAv71sU
Red Bull's team principal Christian Horner says everyone on the team has a "focus on the future", as he is asked about comments which described tensions on the team as 'on the brink of exploding'. 🔗 https://t.co/trvelBrvKu 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/2nNgNrepxh
"Intrusion on my family is enough." F1 boss Christian Horner refuses to comment on his accuser's suspension during a news conference. This comes after a female colleague's suspension following an investigation into a claim of inappropriate behaviour. https://t.co/ZYp2iXSCeJ https://t.co/yNHLdLaEVH
Christian Horner said it’s “time to draw a line” under claims of inappropriate behaviour after it emerged his accuser has been suspended https://t.co/V3Nt9LIvcf
BREAKING: Christian Horner confirms 'discussions' as Red Bull chief responds to Max Verstappen's father https://t.co/HIYKO98175
Red Bull's team principal Christian Horner says the everyone on the team has a "focus on the future", as he is asked about comments which described tensions on the team as 'on the brink of exploding'. 🔗 https://t.co/trvelBrvKu 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/KYDIFBJz4h
Christian Horner says he "won't air the discussions that are private between the parties." This comes after his accuser got suspended after Red Bull's investigation into the Formula 1 boss. https://t.co/ZYp2iXSCeJ 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/Gji9N9ROQD
BREAKING: F1's Christian Horner says it's 'time to draw a line' under claims of inappropriate behaviour https://t.co/l4oRQK1L10
Christian Horner is expected at an FIA news conference in Saudi Arabia. It comes as his accuser is allegedly suspended after Red Bull's investigation into the Formula One boss over allegations he has denied. ⏰ Watch live from 3.30pm 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233, YT
Geri Halliwell performs U-turn on Saudi Grand Prix as Christian Horner accuser 'suspended by Red Bull' https://t.co/vawZRbXl3r
The saga surrounding Christian Horner and his future as Red Bull's #F1 team principal has dominated the news agenda in recent weeks. @NobleF1 says the squad's on-track domination is key in meaning that is unlikely to change ⬇️ https://t.co/x4HQIjWeet
Christian Horner dons sunglasses and puts on a smile as Red Bull chief breaks cover ahead of Saudi Arabia GP https://t.co/0Fyjmc4nht
The saga surrounding Christian Horner and his future as team principal at Red Bull has dominated the #F1 agenda and grabbed front pages around the world. @NobleF1 explains why this story continues to dominate the headlines. ⬇️ https://t.co/JFVAO6zzES
Christian Horner breaks cover in Saudi following weekend display of unity alongside wife Geri Halliwell amid rising Red Bull tensions https://t.co/kjAxs6B3P7
Embattled Christian Horner gets back to business at F1 Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia, after Michael Schumacher's brother Ralf said one of him or star driver Max Verstappen must leave Red Bull over scandal https://t.co/T66XHXBiIQ https://t.co/5SDFfHLesT
'If Christian Horner stays at Red Bull, Max Verstappen leaves': Michael Schumacher's ex-F1 brother Ralf is convinced 'playing the victim' by Geri Halliwell's husband will end in world champion driver quitting https://t.co/mQlulNvz6A https://t.co/9913oVAw52
'This is the unenviable reality for Max Verstappen: he is caught between the inflammatory words of his father and Christian Horner, his boss' ✍️ @M0lly_Writes on the dilemma facing the world champion https://t.co/fPXYniSyzi
🗣️ "At the end of the day, he's not a part of the team, he's a parent." Lewis Hamilton says that the close involvement of a parent in the management of an #F1 driver’s career is a “thin line to walk”, after recent comments from Max Verstappen's father ⬇️ https://t.co/9QthtpWdqg
Geri Halliwell being paraded in the F1 paddock by her under-fire husband Christian Horner was 'a farce and absolute nonsense', says outspoken former driver and pundit Christijan Albers https://t.co/74F5QRrMlk https://t.co/cPuNZFNPUK
Christian Horner accuser 'has acquired expensive lawyers' and Geri Halliwell wants her 'out of the picture' https://t.co/ZsGsewhOZw
Christian Horner 'truce' was broken as Red Bull chief prepares to be grilled ahead of Saudi Arabia Grand Prix https://t.co/dwmWrFmQEq
Christian Horner and Helmut Marko rift details emerge after Red Bull hold 'crunch talks' behind the scenes https://t.co/OYiN6u6wqI
Female colleague at centre of Christian Horner sexting scandal 'has until TODAY to file an appeal' after Red Bull F1 boss cleared of controlling behaviour https://t.co/vq5cxtlx9W https://t.co/TCfodi01Or
Team Horner vs The Red Bull Rebels: Inside both sides of the divide splitting F1's world champions, with wife Geri Halliwell in with the embattled boss - who faces advisors he tried to oust https://t.co/nDVRqCPDjM https://t.co/HEiYbaf2uO
Geri Halliwell, one-time symbol of Girl Power, is now a non-speaking part in a scene of personal humiliation. But don't let Christian Horner's deflection and lack of contrition hide who the real victim is, writes IAN HERBERT https://t.co/8PT2e3w1jz https://t.co/D9eawoNvMo