Christian Horner: Red Bull boss says 'time to draw a line under' controversy over accusation about his behaviour

Red Bull Racing's team principal, Christian Horner, has called for closure on the scandal regarding allegations of his misconduct toward a female employee.

Horner, who has refuted the claims, pointed out that the matter has garnered substantial media interest for varying reasons. After Red Bull suspended the accuser for dishonesty, a reason BBC Sport uncovered, engine partner Honda has sought more information, awaiting full disclosure.

At the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Horner stressed the need to move past the incident, highlighting that Red Bull's board, with an independent and respected legal counsel, dismissed the complaint after a thorough review.

Red Bull has opted not to reveal the identity of the counsel or the specifics of the investigative report, maintaining the confidentiality of the grievance process.

Amid the turmoil, Horner expressed gratitude for his family's support, especially his wife's, Geri of the Spice Girls, while condemning the media intrusion they've experienced. He emphasized that it's time to concentrate on Formula 1 racing.

Addressing comments by Jos Verstappen, Max Verstappen's father, who implied the team dynamic might suffer with Horner at the helm, Horner revealed they've spoken and agreed to look forward to what's best for Max and the team.