Christian Horner update as ‘major Red Bull figures hold talks’
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Christian Horner and major Red Bull figures such as Helmut Marko and Jos Verstappen have reportedly held initial talks about steadying the ship in the wake of a tumultuous few weeks at the F1 world champions. The female Red Bull employee who accused Horner of “inappropriate behaviour” – an allegation the F1 team principal was cleared of after a three-week long investigation by an external KC – has been suspended by Red Bull Racing and has appealed the decision, while also lodging a complaint with the ethics committee of F1’s governing body, the FIA. open image in gallery Christian Horner and major Red Bull figures such as Helmut Marko have reportedly held peace talks Yet Verstappen insisted in Saudi Arabia last week that his future at the team could depend on Marko’s position. open image in gallery Max Verstappen threatened to leave Red Bull while father Jos said the team could ‘explode’ if Horner stays "I think it’s also very important, of course, that you give the man a lot of respect for what he has done.