The enchantment lodged by the feminine worker which accused Christian Horner of inappropriate behaviour has “not been upheld”.
After Horner was cleared of any wrongdoing, the feminine worker launched an enchantment in March.
Horner has insisted he’s harmless, remaining within the function as Pink Bull staff principal for the 2024 F1 season.
Pink Bull GmbH mentioned in an announcement on Thursday afternoon: “Earlier this yr a grievance raised in opposition to Christian Horner was investigated. That grievance was handled by means of the corporate’s grievance process by the appointment of an impartial KC who dismissed the grievance.
“The complainant exercised the precise to enchantment, and the enchantment was carried out by one other impartial KC. All levels of the enchantment course of have now been concluded, with the ultimate consequence that the enchantment has not been upheld. The KC’s conclusions have been accepted and adopted by Pink Bull. The inner course of has concluded.
“The corporate respects the privateness of all staff and won’t be making additional public touch upon this matter at the moment.
“Pink Bull is dedicated to persevering with to fulfill the very best office requirements.”
The controversy tarnished the beginning of the season for Pink Bull, resulting in intense hypothesis about Horner’s future.
It additionally resulted in Jos Verstappen suggesting that his son – Max Verstappen – may depart for Mercedes.
The timeline of occasions
Pink Bull’s 2024 F1 season preparations have been rocked in early February when stories emerged about allegations of inappropriate behaviour in the direction of a feminine worker.
Simply 10 days earlier than the launch of the brand new automotive, Pink Bull introduced the investigation into Horner.
Horner was current on the launch of the RB20 later that month earlier than denying allegations categorically.
The story continued into the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix weekend have been journalists, F1 officers and different employees inside the sport have been despatched a file with alleged materials.
The fabric contained alleged texts, screenshots and pictures from a WhatsApp chat involving Horner.
On race day in Bahrain, Horner and his spouse – Geri – have been seen collectively, hand-in-hand, in a public signal of dedication.
By the top of February the allegations have been dismissed, clearing Horner of wrongdoing.
Horner’s accuser was subsequently suspended earlier than launching an enchantment in the course of March.
5 months later, the enchantment in opposition to Horner has been dismissed.
