Christian Horner reportedly informed his fellow F1 team principals that he was innocent of the claims Red Bull investigated him over.
Horner has now been absolved of any wrongdoing after the grievance against him was “dismissed” ahead of the season-opening F1 Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend.
The saga has endured for eight weeks, since the beginning of January, contrary to the three weeks it has been in the public eye, as reported by The Telegraph.
Horner “interrupted” an F1 Commission meeting in London on Monday, February 5, to assert his innocence to his rival team bosses.
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Days later, he faced hours of questioning by an independent lawyer.
This week, Horner departed the UK for Bahrain on a private jet, still uncertain about the outcome of the investigation.
There was a possibility he might have had to return home immediately.
His jet made a stop in Austria to pick up Helmut Marko because Horner was “eager to present a united front,” the report states.
Horner enjoyed “widespread support” within the Red Bull F1 team’s Milton Keynes headquarters.
The newspaper suggests that some employees may have even resigned in solidarity with Horner.
Horner was cleared of any wrongdoing on Wednesday upon his arrival in Bahrain.
Horner has since spoken to Sky Sports about Red Bull’s solidarity: “Within the team, it has never been stronger.”
A statement from a Red Bull spokesperson on Wednesday confirmed: “The independent investigation into the allegations made against Mr Horner is complete, and Red Bull can confirm that the grievance has been dismissed.
“The complainant has a right of appeal.
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“Red Bull is confident that the investigation has been fair, rigorous and impartial.
“The investigation report is confidential and contains the private information of the parties and third parties who assisted in the investigation, and therefore we will not be commenting further out of respect for all concerned.
“Red Bull will continue striving to meet the highest workplace standards.”