Christian Horner's Accuser Files Official Appeal Against Redbull Verdict

The recently suspended Redbull staff member who made the ground breaking accusations of inappropriate & controlling behavior against Christian Horner has officially appealed the decision made by Redbull's independent investigator. 

​When Redbull announced that the investigation into claims of inappropriate and controlling behaviour had concluded and found Christian Horner innocent of the accusations made against him, the Redbull Team boss was keen to 'move on' from the whole thing, confident in the knowledge 'it was dealt with in the most professional manner' & 'he(the independant investigator) dismissed the grievance'.

​But it rapidly became clear that he would not be allowed to move on as swiftly as he'd prefer.
 The pre existing power struggle within Redbull has only been exacerbated by the Scandal and tensions between Horner, the team minority owners Red Bull Gmbh, Helmet Marko and Max Verstappen & his father Jos were at an all time high in the aftermath of a file containing alleged communication between Horner and his accuser being leaked to senior F1 Personnel  and Press less than 24 hours after the investigations outcome was announced. 
 Now he faces another round of immense personal and professional scrutiny as his accuser exercises her legal right to appeal their decision. 
If Redbull again dismiss her grievance she can take it further and go to an employment tribunal in a court of law which would bring further inquiry to a subject the team are desperately trying move past.
​For now though it would seem that Redbull wont be leaving the off track drama behind. Let's hope they can continue to not let it effect their on track dominance, if that's possible. 

Joanna Blackmore 
​Writer @f1journal.co.uk