--- title: "Red Bull F1 Investigating Team Boss Christian Horner for Inappropriate Behavior" date: "2024-02-05" modified: "2024-02-05" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/red-bull-f1-investigating-team-boss-christian-horner-for-inappropriate-behavior" categories: - "F1" - "News" - "Racing" --- # Red Bull F1 Investigating Team Boss Christian Horner for Inappropriate Behavior ![]() *\Getty \* Red Bull Racing team principal [Christian Horner]() is making headlines Monday morning after the [Formula 1]() team officially launched an internal investigation following allegations of inappropriate behavior. The allegations were made public by the Dutch publication *[De Telegraaf]()*, and appear to involve another member of the championship-winning team. No details regarding the investigation or allegations were revealed to the media. "I completely deny these claims," Horner told the Dutch newspaper. The longtime F1 boss also released a statement to the *[BBC]()* Monday morning, reiterating that he "completely denies the allegations." ![]() **Getty** A spokesperson for the[ F1 team]() confirmed that it's already started an independent investigation into the matter. However, it did not reveal when team management was first made aware of the situation. "After being made aware of certain recent allegations, the company launched an independent investigation," Red Bull said in a statement. "This process, which is already underway, is being carried out by an external specialist barrister. "The company takes these matters extremely seriously and the investigation will be completed as soon as practically possible. It would not be appropriate to comment further at this time." Horner has been a key figure in Red Bull Racing's success since it first joined the paddock in 2005. He's led the team to win six manufacturers' championships and seven drivers' championships under the winning streaks of [Sebastian Vettel]() and, most recently, [Max Verstappen](). *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]()