Settled Dust! Red Bull F1’s Marko and Horner to Stay, Peacefully United!

With both Horner and Marko confirming their continued tenure in the team, and no punishment for either party involved in the Horner “sexual harassment” case, they seem to be working together amicably once more. However, the question remains whether the fissures left by this incident will be seamlessly mended. Let’s recap the entire saga for a comprehensive understanding.

1. Horner’s alleged “sexual harassment” issues first emerged in connection with a female employee within the Red Bull F1 team.
2. The female employee lodged a complaint internally at Red Bull, which led to Horner reportedly settling with her financially (rumored to be $700K) for reconciliation.
3. Upon internal investigation, Red Bull found the allegations to be true and prepared to terminate Horner.
4. However, due to the support of the Thai Red Bull’s Mateschitz family, who hold 51% of the shares, the team rescinded the termination and dismissed the employee’s appeal.
5. Despite this, the female employee was eventually let go.
6. An anonymous journalist shared evidence of the “sexual harassment” via chat screenshots with prominent F1 media outlets and numerous teams.
7. The matter was readdressed, with pressure from Red Bull insiders like Verstappen, his father, and Marko.
8. Rumors circulated that Verstappen and Marko might join Mercedes F1 for the next season, and Newey was said to be weary of the internal strife, potentially eyeing Ferrari.
9. Horner emerged victorious again, and news emerged that Marko would be suspended during the Australian Grand Prix.
10. Marko acknowledged the suspension news but then, ahead of the Saudi Arabian GP, Red Bull announced he wouldn’t be suspended.
11. Another round of speculation surfaced about Horner’s potential dismissal, only to be refuted by a Red Bull F1 spokesperson shortly after.

Consequently, this Red Bull F1 “palace intrigue” has come to an end.