F1 News: Journalist reveals Horner ‘messages’ LEAKED in anonymous email

Christian Horner, Red Bull, Bahrain, 2024 — Photo: © IMAGO

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Journalist reveals Horner ‘messages’ LEAKED in anonymous email

The Brit has been cleared of wrongdoing after an internal investigation

Originally written by Sam Cook. This version is a translation.

Thursday 29 February 2024 19:57

Journalists have revealed that WhatsApp messages allegedly sent by Christian Horner have been emailed to them, along with team bosses and key Formula 1 figures in an anonymous email.

Horner was cleared of any wrongdoing by an internal investigation conducted by Red Bull GmbH into allegations of 'inappropriate behaviour' from a female member of staff - allegations he strongly denies.

The Red Bull team principal has stayed in his role throughout, and said during Bahrain Grand Prix practice that he was 'pleased' the process was over.

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However, rival bosses Toto Wolff and Zak Brown both called for an external investigation by F1 and the FIA during a press conference in Bahrain, and now Jenna Fryer, as well as The Times, have suggested that 'evidence' has been emailed to hundreds of people up and down the paddock.

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She later clarified exactly who the files had been sent to: Correction: In addition to journalists, it is sent to the other team principals, Liberty Media, Stefano Domenicali, and many others. The file contains photos of whatsapp messages and other photos.

A Google drive containing all the “Christian Horner evidence” has just been emailed from an anonymous account to hundreds of journalists
— Jenna Fryer (@JennaFryer) February 29, 2024

Horner has reiterated throughout the season-opening Bahrain GP that his team are fully focused on defending their world championship crowns, following a record-breaking 2023 campaign.

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