F1 legend urges Horner to RESIGN as Red Bull boss

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F1 legend urges Horner to RESIGN as Red Bull boss

The Brit is under investigation from his team

Sam Cook Digital Journalist

Sports Journalist who has been covering motorsport since 2023

Tuesday 13 February 2024 00:57

Christian Horner has reportedly been advised to step down as Red Bull chief by former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Horner, who has been with the team since they entered the sport in 2005, is being investigated over claims of 'inappropriate behaviour', as first reported by De Telegraaf.

While the investigation is currently ongoing and expected to last quite some time, Horner 'completely' denies the allegations made against him, and will stay on as Red Bull team principal as the investigation takes place.

Now, F1 Insider.com are reporting that Horner has been told by Ecclestone that he should simply resign in order to avoid any unwanted damage to his reputation.

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Ecclestone is the former chief executive of Formula 1 group, and was involved in the day-to-day running of the sport from the late 1970s right through to 2017.

Christian Horner is currently the subject of an internal investigation from the Red Bull team

Bernie Ecclestone is the former chief executive of the Formula 1 group

Horner investigation ongoing

However, in response to this, Horner has reportedly vowed to continue, and will not vacate his position as he continues to strongly deny the allegations.

With the new F1 season fast approaching, it has been suggested that the investigation into Horner's conduct could last until at least the first race in Bahrain, throwing a shade over the start of the world champions' title defence.

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