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Christian Horner Accuser Makes F1 Comeback With Rival Team

Allegations against former Red Bull boss Christian Horner first surfaced in February 2024. In September 2025, the woman has re-emerged in Formula 1 with a new employer.
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The former Red Bull employee who made sexual harassment allegations against former Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner is reportedly back working in Formula 1.

The woman, who has not been publicly identified, was suspended from Red Bull in March 2024 and has not been working in Formula 1 since that point. It is, however, being reported by the BBC that she has returned to work in Formula 1 with a rival team.

Her return to the paddock is well timed with Christian Horner at the receiving end of these allegations being sacked by Red Bull just two months ago, in July 2025.

The unnamed woman initially raised these allegations prior to alleged WhatsApp messages leaked between herself and Horner. These allegations and messages prompted an internal investigation by the team.

Horner maintains his innocence

Christian Horner and Geri Haliwell
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Christian Horner, who is married to former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, maintained his innocence throughout an inquiry that concluded early 2024, with Red Bull Racing clearing him of wrongdoing and suspending the woman involved during as a result of its findings.

The case sparked controversy across the sport and UK media, drawing mass attention to the 2024 Formula 1 season with a pointed focus on the Red Bull team. This case was additionally addressed in Formula 1's viral show, Drive to Survive in early 2025.

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During the 2024 season, many fans and members of the Formula 1 paddock called for Horner's removal - most notably McLaren CEO, Zak Brown. However, Horner maintained control of Red Bull Racing until earlier this year when he was ultimately let go by the team.

The unnamed woman's return to Formula 1 marks a significant update in the story that has followed the sport for the better part of two seasons.

Red Bull Racing and Christian Horner have declined comment.

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Kaitlin Tucci
KAITLIN TUCCI

Kaitlin Tucci has been a fan of motorsport for close to a decade. Before joining On SI in 2025, she contributed heavily to the marketing and media efforts at FanAmp, a motorsports startup for which she was the Head of Marketing. She has contributed to a number of publications covering series such as Formula 1, IndyCar, IMSA, and more... Kaitlin graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with both a degree in Business/Marketing and Political Science. She works full time as a marketer at high-growth tech startups while spending her weekends immersed in the world of racing. Kaitlin was raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, but has lived in New York City for the past 5 years with her 'giant chihuahua' Willow. You'll often catch Willow watching races alongside Kaitlin, but unfortunately she doesn't have enough airline miles to join her at the track just yet.

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