Red Bull CEO Christian Horner will stay on after an internal investigation found him not guilty of “inappropriate conduct” alleged by a female employee.

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Christian Horner remains CEO of Red Bull

The Austrian energy drink company, which owns the Formula 1 team, released the statement following an independent investigation ahead of the first race of the season in Bahrain.

“Red Bull can confirm that the complaint has been dismissed,” a Red Bull spokesman said. “Red Bull is confident that the investigation was fair, rigorous and impartial.”

Horner, who is married to former Spice Girls member Geri Halliwell, denied the allegations and continued to manage the team during the investigation.

The 50-year-old was due to arrive in Bahrain on Wednesday, with the findings of the misconduct investigation lifting a cloud over the team that won all but one race last year.

“The investigation report is confidential and contains personal information of the parties and third parties involved in the investigation, so we will not make any further comments out of respect for everyone involved,” Red Bull said, according to News.ro. .

“Red Bull will continue to strive to meet the highest standards in the workplace,” it said in a statement.

The notice states that the plaintiff has the right to appeal.

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