Toto Wolff Echoes FIA on Christian Horner Investigation: “We Stand for Equality and Fairness”

In early February, Christian Horner, the team principal of an F1 team under Red Bull GmbH, faced an allegation of inappropriate behavior from a female colleague. Consequently, Red Bull GmbH initiated an investigation into the matter. So far, Horner has denied all the allegations, and the investigation is still being carried out. The matter has extended for too long and now other Team Principals are stepping up to share their thoughts on the situation.

Toto Wolff from Mercedes has shared his thoughts on the investigation and has told Sky Sports that the investigation is not only affecting Red Bull but all of Formula 1. Regarding the investigation, Wolff told Sky Sports, “I think it’s clear. Formula 1 and what the teams do, we stand for inclusion, equality, fairness, diversity and that’s not only talking about it but living it day-in, day-out.”

Furthermore, Toto Wolff added, “We hope the matter will be clarified at the earliest opportunity, after a fair and thorough process. Will not comment further at this time.” Even the FIA stepped in to make a comment on the investigation saying, “In relation to the independent investigation currently being undertaken by Red Bull GmbH, the FIA reiterates that until such time as the investigation has concluded and the outcome is known, we will not be commenting further.”

The Horner case has started to draw the focus of every Formula 1 fan and despite Red Bull’s attempts to keep the controversy away from the RB20 launch, it caught up with the team, eventually. With the investigation still not settled yet, only time will tell if Horner gets to keep his position in Red Bull or not.

What did Christian Horner say about the investigation?

During the car launch, the attention was divided between the Red Bull cars and Christian Horner. The controversial figure has been the center of attention with fans and teams waiting for the verdict. When asked about the allegations at the event, he stated, “No. It’s business as usual, there obviously is a process.”

The 50-year-old Team Principal continued, “Obviously, I fully deny any accusations that have been made against me but of course I’ll work with that process, which I hope is concluded in the near future.” Horner told Sky Sports that if he was guilty of the allegations, he wouldn’t be at the launch event and has denied all allegations towards him. The F1 commercial rights holders have also made a statement and tried to push Red Bull to complete the investigation.

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With hopes of the investigation being concluded before the Bahrain GP takes place, do you think Christian Horner will be found guilty or will clean his name of the allegations? Let us know in the comments below.