--- title: "Red Bull Clears F1 Boss Christian Horner of Inappropriate Behavior Accusations" date: "2024-02-28" modified: "2024-02-28" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/red-bull-clears-f1-boss-christian-horner-of-inappropriate-behavior-accusations" categories: - "F1" - "News" - "Racing" --- # Red Bull Clears F1 Boss Christian Horner of Inappropriate Behavior Accusations ![]() *\Getty \* [Red Bull Racing]() team principal Christian Horner has been cleared of wrongdoing [following a weeks-long investigation]() initiated by the [Formula 1]() team's parent company. The allegations—or specifics of the investigation—were never made public, but [reports]() claim they involved controlling and coercive behavior toward a female employee. “The independent investigation into the allegations made against Mr. Horner is complete, and Red Bull can confirm that the grievance has been dismissed,” said a spokesperson for Red Bull GmbH. “The complainant has a right of appeal. Red Bull is confident that the investigation has been fair, rigorous, and impartial." ![]() **Getty** As it's typical nowadays, rumors surrounding Horner's investigation ran rampant online and on social media. Most of them involved unsupported narratives ranging from sexual assault against a female colleague to sexting and even some drama between Horner's wife and executives of the energy drink company. While Red Bull GmbH did not disclose the allegations—much to the annoyance of the team's many sponsors and [even Ford CEO Jim Farley]()—it reinforced that the investigation was held by an unbiased, independent party. “The investigation report is confidential and contains the private information of the parties and third parties who assisted in the investigation, and therefore we will not be commenting further out of respect for all concerned," read the official statement. "Red Bull will continue striving to meet the highest workplace standards.” *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()