Red Bull’s Horner investigation set for outcome – sources

Christian Horner is expected to find out the results of the Red Bull investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior by the end of Wednesday, sources told ESPN.

Horner has vigorously denied allegations of controlling and inappropriate behavior by an employee of his F1 team.

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The investigation was initiated by the team's parent company, Red Bull GmbH, and led by an independent lawyer.

Sources told ESPN the investigation concluded late last week.

A report of more than 100 pages is now believed to be in the possession of Red Bull's board of directors in Austria and the results are expected to be made public on Tuesday or Wednesday.

There is growing pressure on Red Bull to resolve the issue before the season-opening race, the Bahrain Grand Prix, on March 2.

This weekend, Ford CEO Jim Farley wrote to Red Bull's parent company to say the US auto giant was “increasingly frustrated” by the length of the investigation and the lack of transparency over the matter. that is happening. Ford is expected to partner with Red Bull's F1 engine division from 2026.

Red Bull superstar driver and reigning world champion Max Verstappen said last week that he and the team wanted the matter to be resolved as quickly as possible.

Earlier this month, F1 also called for a quick resolution to the process.

It is believed that any verdict or decision regarding Horner's future will be communicated publicly with minimal detail for privacy reasons.

Horner was present in Bahrain last week as usual during F1 pre-season testing, but refused to comment further on the investigation when asked by journalists.

Horner has been Red Bull's boss since its inception in 2004 and has helped the team win seven drivers' championships and six constructors' championships during that time.

The saga has cast a shadow over Red Bull's preparations for the new season, where it remains the hot favorite to win both championships for a third consecutive season.