F1 has issued a short statement acknowledging Red Bull's internal investigation, with team principal Christian Horner under investigation.
Horner is currently being investigated for allegations that followed complaints from employees and actions denied by Red Bull team principals, with the sport asking for an explanation “at the earliest possible opportunity”.
Horner said he was “fully committed” to the investigation, which is being carried out with Red Bull Racing's parent company, Red Bull GmbH.
F1 releases statement regarding Christian Horner investigation
Following a recent statement from Mark Rushbrook, head of motorsport at American brand Ford, which plans to partner with Red Bull Powertrain from the 2026 season, F1 itself released a short statement regarding the investigation.
Although they did not mention Mr Horner by name, F1's commercial rights holders hope the investigation at Red Bull will be completed soon.
F1 said in a statement on Sunday: “We have noted that Red Bull has launched an independent investigation into internal allegations within Red Bull Racing.
“We look forward to a fair and thorough process in which this matter will be resolved at the earliest opportunity and will not be commenting further at this time.”
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Speaking to media such as PlanetF1.com at the Red Bull RB20 launch earlier this week, Horner insisted he remains focused on the season ahead.
“There were inevitably some distractions, but the team is very united,” he said. “Everyone is focused on the season ahead. It's very much business as usual. The support has been great.
“Obviously my focus is very much on the season ahead. It has been business as usual.
“There is an investigation that I am fully cooperating with and that is going on behind the scenes as we prepare for the upcoming season.”
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