Christian Horner alleges inappropriate behavior case’s motive was to make him leave Red Bull

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner spoke up on the charges of inappropriate behavior which he faced last season.

Christian Horner alleges inappropriate behavior case’s motive was to make him leave Red Bull

Christian Horner (via IMAGO)

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner was in a difficult position last year after he was accused of inappropriate behavior by a female employee. Though, he was given a clean chit after an investigation, Horner insisted that this was a way to force him out of the team.

Christian Horner alleged that the case was meant to create the maximum amount of distraction over his duties at Red Bull Racing. Moreover, the British team boss claimed that the real motive was to make him leave Milton Keynes. He has denied all charges since.

It was obviously premeditated to cause me the maximum amount of distraction, the maximum amount of aggravation. It was obvious that the end goal was for me to leave Red Bull.

Christian Horner said on Drive to Survive
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Red Bull GmbH conducted an external investigation and found Horner not guilty. However, the case will be heard by the UK Labor Court in January 2026. Additionally, it was reported that Christian Horner obtained a restraining order to prevent British media from covering this case.

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Christian Horner shocked by bombshell alleged chat leak

The F1 paddock was stunned when a google drive link was sent to several important figures, claiming that the link comprised of alleged WhatsApp chats between Christian Horner and the employee. Horner recalled that his phone started buzzing suddenly during a race weekend, when he got to know about this bombshell leak.

Christian Horner and Toto Wolff (via Motorsport Week)
Christian Horner and Toto Wolff (via Motorsport Week)

At the end of the second practice, suddenly my phone starts getting messages and this, that and the other. There’s a bombshell that’s dropped with a bunch of alleged messages.

Christian Horner added

There has been no confirmation whether the chats were authentic, and very little information has been passed on to the media. As such, so far Horner remains innocent until proven guilty. Though, the case could have a few more surprises when it goes to trial next year.