#Christian Horner allegations

[jv-f1]

“… I can only control what happens within Williams … these allegations are unfortunately allegations I don’t have any understanding of, or the significance of what has happened. All I can say is, should this happen in our regard, we’ll be entirely supportive in terms of fixing it, and making sure we have a culture that’s accepting of everyone … I think [this investigation] means we will have to look each other in the mirror and make sure that we are posing the right questions internally, and acting in the way that we can only be proud of �� not today, but in the next ten years.”

— James’s response to the allegations against Christian Horner via Bloomberg TV/Twitter

[glassheartstonesoul]

am I the only f1 fan confused by the CH allegations ? I find it very difficult to understand how exactly horner’s behaviour is considered sexual harassment the leaked drive showed texts that were very clearly consensual yeah he was pushy at times but the “victim” would call him out and he’d stop so I don’t rlly get how the texts prove SH all the drive does is prove CH is a horny cheating bastard but not a sexual harasser by any means and before anyone comes for me I’d love to have my opinion changed bcs I want to believe and support victims but the evidence goes entirely against her claims

[mistressemmedi]

could you please summarise the Horner situation. I'm not asking for drama or anything like that, I have just been completely unaware that Ford got also involved? so a mini timeline or credible sources to read would be appreciated

Short timeline: at the beginning of February, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf breaks the news that an employee filed a complaint with RBR's parent company in Austria about Horner's behavior. The initial news article did not clarify what the nature of the allegations were against Horner. (Link)

Red Bull GmbH said they took the allegations seriously and had hired an external lawyer to investigate the matter.

Horner denied any wrongdoings and retained his position as TP for the team. He also hired his own lawyer. (Link)

De Telegraaf released another article further clarifying that the allegations were of a sexual nature and that Horner attempted to buy the employee's silence for the alleged price of £650,000. De Telegraaf further said that there are many WhatsApp messages that prove the allegations were true. (Link)

Horner continued to retain his position as team principal and was operating as usual during testing.

Ford, future engine supplier, was the only sponsor (related to the team) that spoke up about the allegations and said they were keen to have this resolved quickly and said they would want Horner gone ASAP its company and partners to very high moral standards. (link)

The CEO of Ford sent a letter to Red Bull wanting a resolution ASAP because the racing season is starting this week and if the allegations are true, they do not want any association with Horner/RBR with their brand (link)

I tried to link everything to one single source, and AP is a good unbiased news outlet. There has been speculation as to why it was a Dutch newspaper that broke the initial news 👀, and whether or not Red Bull has been unhappy with Horner for a while and they're using this as an excuse to kick him out.

Regardless, what remains a fact is that Horner is working as per usual, RBR has defended him, and nobody in the circus has spoken up in regards to the issue.

✨ EDIT AS OF FEB 28/2024: Reb Bull concluded its internal investigation and cleared Christian Horner of all allegations (link)

[oofthwoods]

daniel ricciardo keeps digging his own grave, when will he understand that sucking horner's balls won't give him a seat in red bull (because no """charisma""" can hide the fact the he's not a great driver anymore). can't wait for him to finally retire so i can stop seeing his face. if you support him please unfollow

[feraltwinkseb]

November 26, 2023 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Source: Kym Illman/Getty Images

[superm4ks]

Er, what does Max got to do with this?

Max is the number 1 driver for the team Horner has fought for thru mud and grime since 2005 and whattvr Horner did or did not do will have consequences that will affect a lot more people than just one gross little man and his gross fucking crime . I don’t care what max does next, where he stands on the matter, what his reaction to this is. I don’t care about RBPT. I don’t care if newey jumps ship. I care that Horners alleged victims is/are protected, financially and emotionally, safe, and that they find dignity and strength in seeing the process unfold wid justice. This has nothing to do wid Max Verstappen. Or Oracle Red Bull racing team. It can’t. Or we’ve lost the plot entirely. That’s the point

[eirianerisdar]

Did Jacques Villeneuve actually say "Christian Horner's done a good job of resettling the team now" because I did not think rancid take man could get any more rancid

[forza55]

twitter is taking me out with the google drive of horners leaked messages. i have a lot to say.

[blackandwhiteflag]

The Times: Christian Horner set to be cleared of inappropriate behaviour

[181kmh]

i think one of the reasons literally nothing is known about the redbull investigation and there’s been no updates is because they might be trying to settle. i’m pretty sure there was only one victim involved so the team might try to offer them monetary compensation so that this can die down before the season starts which is common for sports leagues tbh

[ricracing]

"We spent the last seven months rebuilding him and getting the old Daniel bank that we recognise from when he was last with us"

[chassisfucker]

christian horner looked so unbelievably evil until he hit like forty five

[superm4ks]

I get so angry with people who's priorities in this matter are so selfish like 'but what happens to max' 'what happens to newey' 'what does this mean for the car' like???? That's not the point?? Someone got possibly harrased at work?? If he needs to be fired he needs to be fired THAT'S what's important

Idk stans ((and sports fans are stans)) kinda lose sight of like u said what’s important when it comes to stuff like this because ur only link to that entity/person/fav is the fact that u want them to succeed right so everything is filtered thru that ((idk if this makes sense)) I won’t lie to u and tell u I haven’t given any thought to how these allegations affect Max and my own interest in the sport i don’t think people are inherently inconsiderate I think it’s ok to have all those thoughts u mentioned but then u gotta kinda put that stuff aside and think . Wait . There cud be someone out there fighting for accountability . Not because it’s Red Bull not because it’s Horner but because we’re talking about very powerful established names in a very insulated privileged world and the system isn’t built to hold them accountable then it shouldn’t exist at all

[francolapintogf]

nobody knows what i know nobody sees what i see in australia and every other lewodium race that followed merc admin posted a story w a picture of lewis that said ‘time to go hunt’ but before this race they didn’t do that and nobody knows what i know nobody sees what i see……….

[danthropologie]

Idk idk but Christian and Daniel did the Wings of Life event together last night, Christian included a serious “at work” rather than fun paddock pic of Daniel in his Friday post just now, they have the pool party event together tomorrow evening….idk BUT.

christian said: he is NOT just a pretty face, thank you very much