The Christian Horner case at Red Bull has taken a dramatic turn, with new developments unfolding rapidly.
F1 insiders have information that the Thai majority shareholders are now following the advice of the Austrian minority of Red Bull GmbH around CEO Oliver Mintzlaff and 49 percent share heir Mark Mateschitz and want to separate from Horner.
In the US market, which is important for Red Bull, calls for a boycott from influential women's rights activists against Red Bull have been increasing since the affair.
The Thai Red Bull rulers fear that the employee could go public in the next few days and take action against the internal investigation, which may not have been as objective as fans were led to believe.
The industry magazine “BusinessF1” revealed the woman’s name and position, and even published photos of her. She intends to pursue legal action to defend her rights and reputation in a civil court in England. At this point, Horner will likely face intense scrutiny.
Horner is reportedly teetering on the brink of losing the power struggle at Red Bull. Well-informed sources suggest that he will be let go before the next race in Australia. If this occurs, expect an official statement to be issued accordingly.
VIA: [F1-insider.com]