Christian Horner has been urged to resign from his position as team principal of Red Bull following allegations of “inappropriate behavior.”

Red Bull has initiated an internal inquiry into allegations against Christian Horner, the team principal, which has caused a stir in the Formula 1 world. Recent reports indicate that he has been requested to resign from his position voluntarily.

The specific details of the allegations are still unclear, but sources from De Telegraaf and F1-Insider.com suggest that his behavior towards a Red Bull team member crossed boundaries.

The allegations surrounding Horner’s behavior remain unclear, but reports from De Telegraaf and F1-Insider.com suggest that he may have crossed a line with an employee at Red Bull.

According to German outlet Motorsport-Total.com, there is supposedly a dossier containing incriminating evidence against Horner, which is currently being reviewed by Red Bull’s headquarters in Fuschl, Austria. The outcome of this internal review will determine the next steps and potential consequences for Horner.

In the midst of this turmoil, Motorsport-Total.com suggests that Horner was informally advised to step down from his position voluntarily, but he has chosen to resist these suggestions. While Motorsport-Total.com is aware of the specific allegations, they have chosen not to disclose them in order to protect the privacy of all parties involved.

Additionally, Bild, another German newspaper, has reported that Horner sent ‘inappropriate’ pictures to a member of the Red Bull staff.

The claims against Christian Horner, the Red Bull team principal, have sparked different interpretations.

The Associated Press suggested that these allegations are linked to his assertive management style, without providing additional details. However, it is important to remember that the principle of presumed innocence is fundamental to the ongoing investigation. Despite the seriousness of the accusations, Horner maintains his innocence and has expressed this to De Telegraaf.

Both Horner and Red Bull have chosen not to provide further comments on the matter. Even Helmut Marko, the outspoken advisor to the racing team, declined to comment when approached about the unfolding events. In light of the allegations, there have been suggestions for Horner to step down from his position as Red Bull team principal due to the allegations of inappropriate behavior.

Red Bull is currently facing an internal power struggle, with tensions rising between Horner and Red Bull’s motorsport consultant, Helmut Marko. This conflict was initially reported in October 2023.

Interestingly, in January, Red Bull made an announcement regarding the extension of Marko’s contract until the end of 2026, indicating a temporary resolution to their internal disputes.

In response to recent allegations, Red Bull GmbH has initiated an independent investigation. This investigation is being carried out by an external specialist lawyer and is already in progress.

The company is treating this matter with utmost seriousness and aims to conclude the investigation as soon as possible. At this time, it would not be appropriate to provide further comments.