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[Lapeno77]

Red Bull suspend woman who accused Christian Horner of inappropriate behaviour

The woman who accused team principal Christian Horner of inappropriate behaviour is suspended by Red Bull.

www.bbc.co.uk

Red Bull's HR dept must be a fun place to work

 

[stipe]

Whole thing seems like political infighting inside Red Bull (whole company) between Austrian and Thai parts.
Someone intentionally leaked Horner mails and its being used as a tool for internal fight for power inside the company.

Especially since Dietrich Mateschitz (who basically created Austrian/worldwide Red Bull as we know it) died last year i think, and when King dies fight for power ensues.

 

[Baines' left foot]

Red Bull suspend woman who accused Christian Horner of inappropriate behaviour

The woman who accused team principal Christian Horner of inappropriate behaviour is suspended by Red Bull.

www.bbc.co.uk

Red Bull's HR dept must be a fun place to work

They've handled this terribly.

 

[Wizard]

18 year old Brit, Oliver Bearman, to race for Ferrari this weekend as Sainz needs surgery for appendicitis. Basically no pressure on him at all so hopefully he has a fun couple of days. He qualified on pole for the F2 race this weekend so seems in good nick.

Oliver Bearman to make F1 debut replacing Carlos Sainz in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Oliver Bearman to make F1 debut replacing Carlos Sainz in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

www.fiaformula2.com

 

[Lapeno77]

They've handled this terribly.

From a moral and ethical point of view, absolutely. From a legal point of view, I'm guessing they have categorical proof she's the source of the leaks.

 

[longers]

Helmut Marko suspended and facing possible sack for leaking the Horner stuff apparently.

Max threatening to quit if they get rid of Marko

I somehow feel myself wanting to side with Horner rather than Marko and the Verstappens, almost seems the lesser evil lol

 

[The binman chronicles]

Helmut Marko suspended and facing possible sack for leaking the Horner stuff apparently.

Max threatening to quit if they get rid of Marko

I somehow feel myself wanting to side with Horner rather than Marko and the Verstappens, almost seems the lesser evil lol

Don't think anyone else inside RB will be thinking that way. Let's see, keep the best driver in the world or Christian I love coco pops Horner?

What I find funny is Horner coming out saying we need to draw a line under it. Erm...that's not how the news works Christian!

 

[Lapeno77]

Helmut Marko suspended and facing possible sack for leaking the Horner stuff apparently.

Max threatening to quit if they get rid of Marko

I somehow feel myself wanting to side with Horner rather than Marko and the Verstappens, almost seems the lesser evil lol

Think Horner will give Max whatever amount of money necessary to keep quiet. Horner ends up last rat standing.

 

[john jako]

Don't think anyone else inside RB will be thinking that way. Let's see, keep the best driver in the world or Christian I love coco pops Horner?

What I find funny is Horner coming out saying we need to draw a line under it. Erm...that's not how the news works Christian!

The more he says draw a line under it is going to cause social media to bring it up more lol

 

[PhilM]

Even with all the controversy surrounding Red Bull, I duly expect them to dominate the race this weekend. The damage from this affair may only be long-term.

 

[davep]

18 year old Brit, Oliver Bearman, to race for Ferrari this weekend as Sainz needs surgery for appendicitis. Basically no pressure on him at all so hopefully he has a fun couple of days. He qualified on pole for the F2 race this weekend so seems in good nick.

Oliver Bearman to make F1 debut replacing Carlos Sainz in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Oliver Bearman to make F1 debut replacing Carlos Sainz in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

www.fiaformula2.com

Lad did a great job. Hopefully we'll see him in a full time seat next year. Replace Lewis if he leaves after '26?

Also just found out this weekend that my mum tutors the 16 year old who won the F3 sprint race this/last weekend!

 

[BNJ1878]

I expect he'll handle these two latest updates with his usual grace and dignity.

 

[The binman chronicles]

Where do they get these kids from nowadays.

 

[longers]

Max DNF !

 

[GoldenToffee]

Max DNF ??? surely not !

Fabulous

A great race awaits us now. Ferrari 1-2 I reckon.