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The woman who made accusations about Christian Horner’s behaviour is to appeal against Red Bull’s decision to dismiss her complaint.<\/b><\/p>\n
The woman, who Red Bull last week suspended from her position<\/a>, accused the team principal of inappropriate and controlling behaviour.<\/p>\n She will ask Red Bull to reconsider their decision, which was made after an investigation conducted by a lawyer.<\/p>\n Horner, 50, has always denied the accusations made against him.<\/p>\n The accusations against Horner came to light in early February<\/a> but the investigation into his behaviour had started almost a month before.<\/p>\n Red Bull appointed an external lawyer to investigate the claims. After his report was submitted to the company’s board, it decided to dismiss the complaint<\/a>.<\/p>\n The following day, a cache of messages purporting to involve Horner was leaked to nearly 150 senior F1 insiders and media.<\/p>\n Horner has said it is “time to draw a line under” the controversy<\/a> amid continuing speculation about the independence of the inquiry and Red Bull’s reasons for making the decision.<\/p>\n The complainant’s decision to fight back against Red Bull’s actions is a further indication that the controversy is likely to continue for some time.<\/p>\n If Red Bull again dismisses the woman’s case, she has the option to take legal action against both Red Bull and Horner.<\/p>\n Red Bull has refused to give further details of the case, citing confidentiality, and has said that it “could not comment” on the reasons for the woman’s dismissal.<\/p>\n BBC Sport has previously reported that the reason given by Red Bull to the employee was that she had been dishonest.<\/p>\n Red Bull’s engine partner Honda has called for more details about the matter.<\/p>\n Horner said at last weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: “The reality is that there was a grievance raised, it was dealt with in the most professional manner by the group, that appointed an independent KC, one of the most reputable in the land.<\/p>\n “He took time to investigate all the facts. He looked at everything and he came to a conclusion where he dismissed the grievance.<\/p>\n “As far as I’m concerned, as far as Red Bull is concerned, we move on.”<\/p>\n The controversy is at the centre of a power struggle inside Red Bull, involving Horner, the motorsport adviser Helmut Marko, the team’s three-time world champion Max Verstappen and his father Jos and manager Raymond Vermeulen, and the two owners of the company.<\/p>\n Last weekend, an intervention by Max Verstappen was instrumental in keeping Marko from being dismissed<\/a>. <\/p>\n Chalerm Yoovidhya, the 51% shareholder has backed Horner and forced 49% shareholders Red Bull Gmbh in Austria to back down in wanting to force him out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n