Horner, who is 50 years old, stated during the pre-season tests in Bahrain on Thursday that he wants a quick resolution to the investigation, as the 2024 Formula 1 season is about to begin.
According to reports, the investigation into Christian Horner, head of Red Bull F1, is expected to be concluded before the next Bahrain Grand Prix.
Horner vehemently denies the allegations of “inappropriate behavior” by a female colleague, and his position as the longest-serving team principal in the sport is at stake as an external lawyer examines all the evidence.
When asked why he did not resign as team principal and CEO of Red Bull Racing during the ongoing investigation, Horner responded, “As you know, there is a process underway in which I am involved, and because of that, I cannot comment on it.”
The lawyer in charge of the investigation is expected to present their findings to the board of Red Bull GmbH, the team’s parent company, in the coming days.
As a result, a decision on Horner’s future is expected before the first race of the season on March 2nd at the Lusail Circuit, according to the Daily Mail.
The 50-year-old head of Red Bull F1, married to Spice Girl member Geri Horner, is the longest-serving team principal on the F1 grid, having led the team since its foundation in 2005.
Despite not commenting on the nature of the investigation at the Red Bull launch event last week, Horner remained calm and steadfast, repeatedly stating that it was “business as usual” at the championship-winning team.
“The support within the business and from industry partners has been overwhelming,” Horner told the British press on February 15th.
“Obviously, there is a process underway at the moment, and some allegations have been made, which I completely deny. I am cooperating with this process and will continue to do so until it is concluded.”
When asked by The Independent, Horner confirmed that he also has the support of drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez.
During the same press conference on Thursday, McLaren CEO Zak Brown echoed the sentiments of Toto Wolff, describing the investigation as a matter of concern for everyone in F1.
