The executive who accused Christian Horner of coercive behavior has reportedly parted ways with her latest employer in motor racing, according to reports. Her departure occurred just before she was scheduled to travel to the Hungarian Grand Prix last month.
Details surrounding the separation remain undisclosed, with her former employers stating they "do not comment on personnel matters." A source indicated that her new boss lost confidence in her "for a lack of discretion."
Horner, who previously held a high-profile £12 million-a-season role as team principal at Red Bull, was the subject of allegations of controlling behavior. He has consistently denied these claims and was cleared in two internal investigations by Red Bull. These investigations took place despite the public release of alleged text exchanges between Horner and the accuser prior to the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix.
Horner departed his role at Red Bull following last year's British Grand Prix, a move that followed a period of internal power struggles within the Austrian-based team. During his 20-year tenure, Red Bull achieved eight drivers' titles and six constructors' championships. He reportedly received an £80 million package upon leaving.
The woman who made the accusations remained with Red Bull for several months after the allegations surfaced and is understood to have received a payout of approximately £3 million. She returned to motor racing in July of the previous year in a new position.
Horner, who has been linked with potential roles at Ferrari and Aston Martin, is reportedly considering his future in Formula One, with a focus on team ownership.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem had previously stated that Horner would "definitely" return to F1.