The drama surrounding Christian Horner at Red Bull continues, with reports indicating that Red Bull Austria is keen to part ways with him, while the Thai branch wants to retain him.
F1-insider.com has provided additional insights into the behind-the-scenes situation.
Christian Horner remains under investigation for alleged inappropriate behavior as Red Bull Racing team boss. Despite the investigation's completion, no outcome has been announced. F1-insider.com suggests the delay is due to changes in authority following the passing of Red Bull's owner, Dietrich Mateschitz.
Oliver Mintzlaff, successor to Dietrich Mateschitz, is eager to remove Christian Horner from his position. However, with only a 49% ownership stake, he cannot make the decision without approval from the Thai owner, Chalerm Yoovidhya, who reportedly views Horner as his son and wants to retain him despite the controversy. This has led to frustration in Austria, where they must watch as Horner remains in his role despite their preference for his departure. According to reports, Red Bull Austria believes Horner is out of touch, stating that “He no longer has both feet on this earth."
Ralf Schumacher explains that the Thai owner might also take a different view of the whole investigation.
"Unfortunately, the reality is that Western values about equality are not the values in Thailand. There, a woman's role is seen very differently."
Remélem, hogy nem így lesz. Elment az öreg Mateschitz, a fia meg a másik majom meg azóta áskálódik.
Nem vagyok Red Bull rajongó, de amit Horner művel másfél évtizede, az megsüvegelendő.
Ráadásul ez az egész annyira mesterkélt, ez a mai politikailag korrektnek mondott, a felszín alatt aztán ugyanúgy rothadó nyugati világ.