F1 News: Horner admits 'distraction' concerns over Red Bull investigation

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Horner admits 'distraction' concerns over Red Bull investigation

The Brit is facing intense scrutiny

By Sam Cook.

Saturday 17 February 2024 00:57

Christian Horner has insisted that he's trying to focus on the upcoming season, even as an investigation into accusations of 'inappropriate behaviour' create an uneasy atmosphere among fans.

Those allegations, first reported by De Telegraaf, have become a media focus ahead of the upcoming season - with Horner finally addressing them in public this week.

Horner is staying on as team principal while the investigation - which could take some time - is taking place, and has vowed to clear his name.

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He was present at the team's season launch, in which their 2024 challenger was finally revealed to fans after weeks of speculation, including from their superstar driver Max Verstappen.

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The Brit has revealed how he is attempting to still keep his attentions focused on the team's title defence, rather than getting caught up in what Helmut Marko called 'turbulence'.

“Obviously, inevitably there has been a distraction, but the team are very together and, you know, everybody's focused on the season ahead," he said.

“So it's been very much business as normal and, yeah, the support has been fantastic.

“Obviously, my focus is very much on the season ahead, as it has been business as normal. Obviously, there is an investigation that I'm obviously complying with fully. But that is very much going on in the background, whilst preparing for the season ahead.”

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