Purple Bull has introduced an attraction in opposition to an investigation clearing its System 1 boss Christian Horner of wrongdoing has not been upheld.
On the eve of the 2024 F1 season, Horner confronted allegations of misconduct by a feminine worker of the F1 staff, which prompted an inside investigation by Purple Bull’s Austrian dad or mum firm led by an unbiased barrister.
Following an eight-week probe the grievances against Horner were dismissed. The feminine worker, who was suspended on account of the findings of the investigation, then determined to attraction the findings of the probe.
That attraction, which was dealt with by one other unbiased barrister, has now additionally been dismissed, Purple Bull GmbH introduced on Thursday.
“Earlier this yr a grievance raised in opposition to Christian Horner was investigated. The grievance was handled via the corporate’s grievance process by the appointment of an unbiased KC who dismissed the grievance,” a press assertion learn.
“The complainant exercised the appropriate to attraction, and the attraction was carried out by one other unbiased KC. All phases of the attraction course of have now been concluded, with the ultimate consequence that the attraction is just not being upheld.
Christian Horner, Group Principal, Purple Bull Racing
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“The KC’s conclusions have been accepted and adopted by Purple Bull. The inner course of has concluded.
“The corporate respects the privateness of all its staff and won’t be making additional public touch upon this matter at the moment.
“Purple Bull is dedicated to persevering with to satisfy the very best office requirements.”
Autosport understands Purple Bull’s Austrian dad or mum firm is contemplating its subsequent steps, whereas the feminine worker – who remains to be employed by the staff – stays suspended for now.
The Purple Bull F1 staff now considers the matter as closed.
