Female employee's appeal against Christian Horner verdict dismissed

Red Bull have issued a statement in which they claim that the appeal against the Milton Keynes-based outfit's team boss Christian Horner regarding allegations around controlling behaviour has been dismissed.

On 5 February, Red Bull confirmed that Christian Horner was facing an investigation following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a female colleague.

The complaint, which Red Bull stated it takes "extremely seriously" was conducted by an external lawyer. Horner was cleared of all wrongdoing on 28 February, maintaining his roles at Red Bull Racing. The specific nature of the allegations were not officially disclosed and the report remained confidential.

In March, a female employee suspended by Red Bull appealed against the decision to clear Horner of inappropriate behaviour.

The Austrian company has now confirmed that the appeal lodged by the female employee which accused Christian Horner of inappropriate behaviour has “not been upheld”.

Red Bull GmbH said in a statement: "Earlier this year a complaint raised against Christian Horner was investigated. That complaint was dealt with through the company's grievance procedure by the appointment of an independent KC 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 being 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."