Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff and McLaren F1 boss Zak Brown have jointly advocated for increased openness regarding Red Bull’s probe into Christian Horner.
Horner, the principal of Red Bull’s team, was exonerated by the parent company after an external inquiry into accusations concerning his behaviour.
The decision was communicated through a succinct statement from Red Bull GmbH, stating that an unspecified “grievance” had been “dismissed”.
The statement further noted the report’s confidentiality due to the involvement of various parties and third parties and thus refrained from additional comments “out of respect for all concerned”.
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Expressing their dissatisfaction with the brevity of Red Bull’s statement during the official FIA Thursday press conference at the Bahrain Grand Prix, both Wolff and Brown conveyed their concerns.
Wolff remarked, “I just read the statement, which was pretty basic I would say.”
He emphasised the necessity for greater transparency in a global sport like Formula 1, stressing the importance of assessing what is right and wrong collectively as a sport.
Brown echoed similar sentiments, urging the FIA and Formula 1 to scrutinise the investigation to quell ongoing speculation.
He highlighted the responsibility of the sanctioning body and Formula 1 to ensure transparency for the benefit of the sport and its followers.
When queried about applying more pressure on Red Bull’s parent company to disclose further details, Wolff underscored the imperative for clarity on critical matters.
He underscored the obligation of the organisation to address issues transparently to facilitate progress.
Brown emphasised the role of Formula 1 organisers and owners in ensuring that all racing teams adhere to shared standards of operation.
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He affirmed the FIA’s authority in determining the necessary level of transparency to reach a conclusive decision.
Both the FIA and Formula 1 are yet to issue an official statement on the investigation’s outcome.
Horner, when asked for his perspective, expressed relief that the process had concluded and reiterated the unity within the Red Bull team.