Red Bull Boss Christian Horner Isn't Out Of The Woods As Accuser Reportedly Files Complaint With FIA

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was cleared of any wrongdoing by a Red Bull investigation after a team employee accused him of inappropriate behavior.

While the conclusion of that investigation — conducted by an external lawyer — allowed him to remain on the pitwall, through the first two races of the 2024 Formula 1 season, the story appears far from over.

According to BBC Sport, Horner's accuser has now filed a grievance with the FIA's ethics committee.

This reportedly comes after two other complaints to the FIA about Horner's alleged misconduct including one from early February and another from earlier this month.

The FIA issued a statement saying that such complaints are handled by the compliance and ethics committee, which operates "autonomously, guaranteeing strict confidentiality throughout the process."

This is the latest twist in a more than month-long saga that has created a major off-track distraction for Formula 1.

The Red Bull team employee who accused team principal Christian Horner of inappropriate behavior has reportedly filed a grievance with the FIA. (Getty Images)

Earlier this month, the team reportedly suspended the female employee who made the accusations against Horner. While the team didn't comment on the matter directly, BBC Sport reported that it was the employee herself who had been informed that she was being suspended because she had been dishonest.

That twist came shortly after a Google Drive folder containing texts, images, and videos reportedly sent by the Red Bull team boss was sent to journalists, Formula 1, the FIA, and the other team principals.

However, while there are some massive distractions off the track, Red Bull's performance has been flawless through the first two Grand Prix of the season.

Three-time world champ Max Verstappen took victory at both the Bahrain Grand Prix and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, and finishing on the second step of the podium in both races was his teammate Sergio Perez.

The team has been dominant at a historic level the last two seasons, something that has not been a hit with fans who were hoping for more action at the sharp end of the field.

Formula 1 will be back in action for the Australian Grand Prix on March 24 followed by the Japanese Grand Prix on April 7 and the Chinese Grand Prix on April 21.