Horner accuser has appeal thrown out

An appeal of the verdict delivered to Red Bull team principal Christian Horner following an internal investigation earlier this year has been dismissed.

A Red Bull employee accused Horner of inappropriate behaviour, leading to an inquiry into the allegations.

The matter was held by an external lawyer, who questioned Horner - soon after, the 50-year-old was cleared of all wrongdoing.

The complainant used its right to appeal the verdict, which was handled by another independent lawyer.

Concluding the process, the case has now been thrown out, which has been “accepted and adopted” by Red Bull.

“Earlier this year a complaint raised against Christian Horner was investigated,” read a statement from Red Bull GmbH. “That complaint was dealt with through the company's grievance procedure by the appointment of an independent KC (King's Counsel) who dismissed the grievance. 

“The complainant exercised the right to appeal, and the appeal was carried out by another independent KC. 

“All stages of the appeal process have now been concluded, with the final outcome that the appeal is not upheld. 

“The KC's conclusions have been accepted and adopted by Red Bull. The internal process has concluded.

“The company respects the privacy of all its employees and will not be making further public comment on this matter at this time. 

“Red Bull is committed to continuing to meet the highest workplace standards.”