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[Franco Pinion]

A Google drive containing WhatsApp messages, and other photos of evidence against Christian Horner has been sent from an anonymous email to hundreds of journalists.

In addition tot he journalists, it has also been sent to other team principals, Liberty Media, Stefano Domenicali, and many others. The file contains photos of WhatsApp messages and other photos.

Sadly it doesn't look like this is going away. Someone seems to have it in for Christian Horner and won't be happy until he has been removed.

 

[Silverback]

A Google drive containing WhatsApp messages, and other photos of evidence against Christian Horner has been sent from an anonymous email to hundreds of journalists.

In addition tot he journalists, it has also been sent to other team principals, Liberty Media, Stefano Domenicali, and many others. The file contains photos of WhatsApp messages and other photos.

Sadly it doesn't look like this is going away. Someone seems to have it in for Christian Horner and won't be happy until he has been removed.

Fairly tame stuff if that's all there is. Clearly somebody has a issue with Horner.

Is it fake, is it real, we may never know that, but we all know mud sticks, fake or real, if it throws unwanted bad publicity to Red Bull, the parent company might want rid to save face.

I have doubt there is any explicit pictures or transcripts of phone sex, but the hint there could be is sometimes enough.

 

[Fraser]

A Google drive containing WhatsApp messages, and other photos of evidence against Christian Horner has been sent from an anonymous email to hundreds of journalists.

In addition tot he journalists, it has also been sent to other team principals, Liberty Media, Stefano Domenicali, and many others. The file contains photos of WhatsApp messages and other photos.

Sadly it doesn't look like this is going away. Someone seems to have it in for Christian Horner and won't be happy until he has been removed.

If that's the worst of it then the whole thing has been a storm in a teacup.

 

[Tom]

A Google drive containing WhatsApp messages, and other photos of evidence against Christian Horner has been sent from an anonymous email to hundreds of journalists.

In addition tot he journalists, it has also been sent to other team principals, Liberty Media, Stefano Domenicali, and many others. The file contains photos of WhatsApp messages and other photos.

Sadly it doesn't look like this is going away. Someone seems to have it in for Christian Horner and won't be happy until he has been removed.

According to the BBC, the alleged messages from the Google drive have been brought to the attention of the FIA and it is discussing the matter with F1 management.

Horner has said:

"I won't comment on anonymous speculation, but to reintegrate, I have always denied the allegations"

"I respected the integrity of the independent investigation and fully cooperated with it every step of the way.

"It was a thorough and fair investigation conducted by an independent specialist barrister and it has concluded, dismissing the complaint made."

 

[Dylan]

A Google drive containing WhatsApp messages, and other photos of evidence against Christian Horner has been sent from an anonymous email to hundreds of journalists.

In addition tot he journalists, it has also been sent to other team principals, Liberty Media, Stefano Domenicali, and many others. The file contains photos of WhatsApp messages and other photos.

Sadly it doesn't look like this is going away. Someone seems to have it in for Christian Horner and won't be happy until he has been removed.

Assuming these screenshot are legit and not some fake AI creation, the leaking of the messages has to make his job untenable, he will lose all respect.

He can't keep his job, sexual harassment in the work place is a huge no no, this reflects badly on RB as a team and the parent company and they won't like it.

In any other work place, he would already be suspended pending another investigation.

 

[Tom]

Alpine has announced a series of organisational changes across its technical teams following the resignation of Technical Director Matt Harman and Head of Aerodynamics Dirk de Beer.

A tough year on the cards for Alpine?

 

[Tom]

More drama unfolding at Red Bull as Jos Verstappen, father of F1 world champion Max Verstappen, has warned that Red Bull risks being "torn apart" if Christian Horner remains as team principal.

Whats the history to this beef? I never realised this was a thing.

 

[Random Guy]

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is under investigation for allegedly interfering with a Formula 1 race last year, multiple sources have reported.

An FIA ethics committee investigation has been looking at a claim Ben Sulayem made it clear that a penalty handed out to Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso at last year's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix should be revoked.

 

[Franco Pinion]

Max Verstappen could be the next F1 driver to make a 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 move, with a move from Red Bull to Mercedes on the cards?

Amidst ongoing drama at Red Bull, team principal Christian Horner remains in his position following a 'not guilty' verdict in an investigation into indecent behaviour, leading to internal tension.

Adding to the tension, Max Verstappen's father, Jos, has publicly criticized Horner and was spotted conversing with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff after the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Furthermore, Red Bull's advisor, Helmut Marko, has stated he would not obstruct Max's potential switch to Mercedes.

 

[Franco Pinion]

More drama unfolding at Red Bull as Jos Verstappen, father of F1 world champion Max Verstappen, has warned that Red Bull risks being "torn apart" if Christian Horner remains as team principal.

Whats the history to this beef? I never realised this was a thing.

Red Bull Austria want Horner gone, they own 49% of the racing team. Red Bull Thailand family want Horner to stay and own 51% of the racing team. So Austria can't get rid of him.

Whether Helmet Marko or Jos Verstappen are making a power play isn't known. Or Austria want someone they can control. Who knows. It's likely Austria or Jos or Helmet are the ones leaking the info. I'm confused as to why Jos would do so as his son is in a prime position to win this year's and next year's championships. Why rock the boat?

As an aside Jos has been seen having conversations with Toto Wolff. Which is more likely him looking towards Max's future away from RB maybe 2026 onwards. Which would make sense as no team has maintained dominance once there has been a fundamental rule change. Plus RB will be making their own power trains from scratch, which is a huge ask for any team which isn't a road car manufacturer.