Red Bull boss Christian Horner's 'aggressive management style' reportedly the reason behind the internal investigation

In the latest development in the controversy that has engulfed F1 even before the season has begun, Red Bull boss Christian Horner is reportedly being investigated over a complaint that was made about his aggressive management style.

The last few days have been a whirlwind in the world of Formula 1. It all began with F1 rejecting Andretti's bid to be the 11th team on the grid. That was followed by the announcement of arguably the biggest driver signing in the sport's history, as Lewis Hamilton decided to ditch Mercedes after the 2024 F1 season and move to Ferrari.

Once the excitement from the Hamilton announcement had started to wane, the sport was struck with another major controversy.

As per a report that was first published by the Dutch daily De Telegraaf, Red Bull boss Christian Horner is being investigated for a complaint raised against him. The investigation was reportedly not started by the racing team but by the brand itself, and it has led to a whirlwind of speculation.

There have been quite a few theories floating around, with German media outlet BILD claiming that Horner had allegedly sent photos to an employee and was being investigated for 'cross-border' behavior.

Now, in another conflicting story, the Associated Press has reported that the complaint is allegedly for the Red Bull boss Christian Horner's aggressive management style.

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Red Bull issues statement about the investigation against Christian Horner

The Austrian brand made it a point to inform the media about the internal investigation of Horner.

"After being made aware of certain recent allegations, the company launched an independent investigation," Red Bull said in a statement.

"This process, which is already under way, is being carried out by an external specialist barrister. The company takes these matters extremely seriously and the investigation will be completed as soon as practically possible. It would not be appropriate to comment further at this time," it added.

Red Bull had a brilliant 2023 season, losing only one race in the entire year. Lead driver Max Verstappen was instrumental in the success, winning 19 of the 22 races.