The Method One staff is investigating a criticism of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ towards its staff principal.
Crimson Bull are investigating a criticism of alleged “inappropriate behaviour” towards their Method One staff boss, Christian Horner, the Austrian power drink firm says in a press release with out giving any particulars concerning the allegations.
The Briton presided over essentially the most dominant season in Method One historical past final 12 months with Max Verstappen taking his third title in a row and the staff successful 21 of twenty-two races.
“After being made conscious of sure current allegations, the corporate launched an impartial investigation,” Crimson Bull stated on Monday.
“This course of, which is already beneath method, is being carried out by an exterior specialist barrister. The corporate takes these issues extraordinarily significantly and the investigation can be accomplished as quickly as virtually potential.
“It will not be applicable to remark additional at the moment.”
The Occasions newspaper reported Horner, 50, had been accused of inappropriate behaviour by a feminine colleague, who complained to the staff’s guardian firm.
There was no remark from the staff, however Horner, who’s married to former Spice Ladies singer Geri Halliwell, instructed the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf that he denies the allegations.
Horner has overseen seven drivers world championships and 6 constructors titles.
Crimson Bull are attributable to launch their newest automotive on February 15 forward of the brand new season, which begins in Bahrain on March 2.
