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ex nihilo · 16-03-2024, 19:54

From the BBC:

“The woman in the Christian Horner controversy has lodged an official complaint about his behaviour with Formula 1's governing body, the FIA.

BBC Sport has learned the complainant, who accused Red Bull's team principal of inappropriate behaviour, has registered a grievance with the FIA's ethics committee.

Horner, 50, has always denied the accusations made against him.

The woman's actions follow two previous whistleblower complaints registered with the FIA in the past few weeks.

BBC Sport has learned that one was made to the FIA ethics and compliance hotline on 2 February, and made direct reference to Horner's behaviour towards a female employee, asked the FIA to look into it, and expressed a fear that Red Bull could try to cover it up.

The second complaint on 6 March referenced the first and warned that the whistleblower would next inform the media.”

Doesn’t look like Red Bull Racing are coming out well in this. Do an investigation behind closed doors, by an unnamed lawyer. Do a report that's not in the public domain and then suspend the lady.

Looks like a cover up. Honda are also asking for clarity on this murky affair…

ex nihilo · 05-05-2024, 18:38

Appears that Adrian Newey’s contract with Red Bull will come to an end in March 2025 and that he is already on gardening leave in lieu of his non compete clause. The split appears to be amicable.

Possible 2025 Ferrari Dream Team, with Hamilton and designer Newey.

It will make a change to see 19 cars following Lewis for 57 laps.

But seriously, his moving on from Red Bull to Ferrari or other such team will be good for F1. The present Red Bull set up has turned the competition into a bore fest…

Slutty Rimmer · 05-05-2024, 18:53

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Originally Posted by ex nihilo

But seriously, his moving on from Red Bull to Ferrari or other such team will be good for F1. The present Red Bull set up has turned the competition into a bore fest…

Totes.

One wonders if there hasn’t been a deliberate intention to break up the Red Bull dominance and spread the talent throughout the grid a bit more. It is strangling the entertainment out of the spectacle.

Interestingly Newey says he has no plans after leaving RBR, and from what we read he is currently more occupied with the RB Supercar which is in design rather than the Formula 1 car.

A move to Aston Martin might be more of a motivating challenge for him.

Either way a bit more competitive racing for the lead after 2025 will be much appreciated.

Kind Regards,
Rimmer.

Slutty Rimmer · 05-05-2024, 22:56

Whilst it wasn’t the most entertaining Grand Prix ever it was nonetheless a very welcome and popular win.

Lando eventually getting his maiden victory and McLaren’s first victory in almost three years.

Great to see the Brit from Bristol on the top podium. It’s taken quite a while and a lot of true grit to get there but hopefully this is the first of many. He also drove well in the last race in China so maybe this is a turning point with more wins to come…maybe even at the British Grand Prix this year.

Kind Regards,
Rimmer.

16-03-2024, 19:54	#1
ex nihilo Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 6,522 Reputation: 31	'They thought it was all over. It's not now.' ... From the BBC: “The woman in the Christian Horner controversy has lodged an official complaint about his behaviour with Formula 1's governing body, the FIA. BBC Sport has learned the complainant, who accused Red Bull's team principal of inappropriate behaviour, has registered a grievance with the FIA's ethics committee. Horner, 50, has always denied the accusations made against him. The woman's actions follow two previous whistleblower complaints registered with the FIA in the past few weeks. BBC Sport has learned that one was made to the FIA ethics and compliance hotline on 2 February, and made direct reference to Horner's behaviour towards a female employee, asked the FIA to look into it, and expressed a fear that Red Bull could try to cover it up. The second complaint on 6 March referenced the first and warned that the whistleblower would next inform the media.” Doesn’t look like Red Bull Racing are coming out well in this. Do an investigation behind closed doors, by an unnamed lawyer. Do a report that's not in the public domain and then suspend the lady. Looks like a cover up. Honda are also asking for clarity on this murky affair… __________________ “We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful what we pretend to be.”

05-05-2024, 18:38	#2
ex nihilo Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 6,522 Reputation: 31	Change is afoot... Appears that Adrian Newey’s contract with Red Bull will come to an end in March 2025 and that he is already on gardening leave in lieu of his non compete clause. The split appears to be amicable. Possible 2025 Ferrari Dream Team, with Hamilton and designer Newey. It will make a change to see 19 cars following Lewis for 57 laps. But seriously, his moving on from Red Bull to Ferrari or other such team will be good for F1. The present Red Bull set up has turned the competition into a bore fest… __________________ “We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful what we pretend to be.”

05-05-2024, 22:56	#4
Slutty Rimmer Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In t'North of t'Country Posts: 5,516 Reputation: 160	True Brit. Whilst it wasn’t the most entertaining Grand Prix ever it was nonetheless a very welcome and popular win. Lando eventually getting his maiden victory and McLaren’s first victory in almost three years. Great to see the Brit from Bristol on the top podium. It’s taken quite a while and a lot of true grit to get there but hopefully this is the first of many. He also drove well in the last race in China so maybe this is a turning point with more wins to come…maybe even at the British Grand Prix this year. Kind Regards, Rimmer. __________________ Light, Life, Love. 🌈 Trans-women are not women…they are men with a mental disorder. Protect women. “You [Rimmer] are truly a master amongst masters...” Ex Nihilo, UK-M. “Freedom only to speak inoffensivley is not worth having.” https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/...e-judgment.pdf “If a man can be a woman, there's no such thing as a woman.” “LGBTQIA2S+ ? Everything after the B is either fake, fashion, or illness.” Last edited by Slutty Rimmer; 05-05-2024 at 23:00.