F1 News: Brown Wants Transparency In Horner Investigation - "Needs To Be Handled Swiftly"
McLaren CEO Zak Brown voiced concerns over the undesirable attention Formula 1 is receiving due to the investigation surrounding Christian Horner. Red Bull GmbH launched an investigation into the team principal earlier this month after allegations of misconduct were made against him by a female employee.
Key Takeaways:
- Christian Horner is under investigation by Red Bull following allegations of misconduct but remains in his position as Team Principal and CEO.
- Zak Brown stresses the importance of diversity, equality, and inclusion, urging for a transparent and swift resolution to the investigation.
- The situation has raised concerns about the impact on Formula 1's reputation, with calls for clarity and appropriate handling of the outcome.
Allegations of improper conduct brought forth by a Red Bull Racing team member have led to an internal inquiry by Red Bull GmbH. Despite the gravity of the accusations, Horner has not been relieved of his duties and has publicly denied all allegations.
Brown has openly expressed his concerns regarding the negative spotlight this investigation casts on Formula 1. Emphasising the paramount importance of maintaining the highest standards of diversity, equality, and inclusion, Brown has called for a transparent and expedient process. Whilst speaking to the media during pre-season testing in Bahrain, Brown explained:
"The allegations are extremely serious and McLaren holds itself, all the men and women to the highest standards of diversity, equality and inclusion.
"They are extremely important to us, our partners, to everyone in Formula 1.
"The Red Bull corporation has launched an investigation and we hope that it is handled in a transparent way, and like the FIA and F1 has said, it needs to be handled swiftly.
"Because I don't think these are the type of headlines Formula 1 wants or needs at this time.
"I just think it is important that it is handled in a transparent way, in which there is no doubt and no doubt whatsoever that it has been handled appropriately, and that whatever the conclusion is, it is handled in an appropriate, transparent manner."