Experienced F1 journalist predicts further trouble for Christian Horner due to “inappropriate behaviour”

In a recent interview on the Megafoon Sports Podcast, experienced Formula 1 journalist Hendrik Verwoerd expressed his scepticism about the discontinuation of proceedings against Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner for “inappropriate behavior”Although Red Bull has declared the matter closed after rejecting an employee's appeal, Verwoerd believes the matter is far from over and that Horner could face more trouble in the future.

Verwoerd is convinced that journalists with far more resources will investigate this story further. He predicts that these journalists will uncover more details or at least report on the unresolved aspects of the case, which would further complicate the situation for Red Bull and Horner.

“I'm pretty sure there are a number of journalists around the world who are very interested in this whole situation and have a lot more resources than you or I,” he noted.

Verwoerd believes the plaintiff is unlikely to drop the case either. He speculates that she may take further legal action, possibly before international labor courts or other bodies outside of Red Bull.

He also highlighted the lack of transparency in the process, noting that Red Bull had not provided an explanation as to why Horner was exonerated. The journalist criticised the company's defence that the matter was private and confidential, arguing that it had already become a public issue within the Formula 1 community and beyond.

“It is a public matter. Everyone in Formula 1 and probably even beyond knows about this matter.” Said Verwoerd.

The FIA ​​​​is not interested in investigating the case itself

A significant part of Verwoerd's criticism concerns the handling of alleged evidence, in particular the WhatsApp messages that the complainant is said to have submitted. He questioned why this evidence was dismissed and criticized the lack of explanations from the investigators.

Verwoerd speculated that Horner's defense was likely to rely on simply denying that the messages came from his phone, but without being able to provide any concrete evidence to support that claim. Verwoerd also mentioned reports that the woman had filed a similar complaint with the FIA.

However, the sport's governing body has neither confirmed nor denied this, expressing doubts that the FIA ​​​​will be involved in resolving the case should it escalate further.