Red Bull senior advisor Helmut Marko breaks silence on Christian Horner investigation
Red Bull staff principal Christian Horner is at the moment on the coronary heart of an inside investigation after being accused of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ with chief Helmut Marko now talking out
Helmut Marko has remained tight-lipped on the continued investigation surrounding Christian Horner however is bound that Red Bull’s preparations haven’t been affected.
The long-serving staff principal is at the moment on the coronary heart of an inside probe after being accused of ‘inappropriate behaviour’. He has strongly denied these allegations.
As Red Bull’s preparations for the 2024 season proceed in earnest, senior advisor Marko was requested in regards to the ongoing scenario. Asked how a lot the investigation is affecting the facet’s prep for the brand new marketing campaign, he replied: “I am unable to let you know that and I am unable to say anything on this topic.
Marko added: “As long as the investigation is ongoing or there is no result, you won’t hear anything from me. It is an ongoing process. Fortunately, our car is ready and we are well prepared.”
Since the allegations have been first made, Red Bull have confirmed that Horner is going through an inside investigation. He held a prolonged assembly with a lawyer final week.
A press release from Red Bull confirmed: “After being made conscious of sure current allegations, the corporate launched an impartial investigation. This course of, which is already underway, is being carried out by an exterior specialist barrister.
“The firm takes these issues extraordinarily significantly and the investigation shall be accomplished as quickly as virtually attainable. It wouldn’t be applicable to remark additional at the moment.”
Elsewhere, ex-F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone has additionally supplied his view on the present scenario. Reports earlier this week claimed that he had urged Horner to go away his function as Red Bull staff principal, one thing he denied on social media.
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Writing on his Instagram story, the 93-year-old mentioned: “To clarify reports by newspapers that I had urged or suggested Christian Horner should step down from his position at Red Bull – they are entirely UNTRUE.”
Horner seems to have been taking part in a task in Red Bull’s preparations for the brand new marketing campaign. He was noticed at Silverstone earlier this week for testing of the brand new RB20 automotive. The 50-year-old may even be in attendance for Thursday’s official launch alongside drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez. Academy drivers Emely de Heus and Hamda Al Qubaisi additionally featured.
Red Bull will kick off the defence of their title early subsequent month. The first race of the season takes place in Bahrain on March 2 forward of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix per week later. The Austrian facet have claimed the final two Constructors’ Championships, whereas Dutch star Verstappen comes into the season aiming to make it 4 F1 titles in a row.
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