Horner responds to allegations: This is what he has to say

A bombshell hit Formula 1: Christian Horner has been accused of inappropriate behaviour. An independent investigation into the allegations is now under way at the request of his team Red Bull Racing. Meanwhile, the team boss of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez has responded.

The website F1-Insider.com reports having informed Red Bull Racing of the stories regarding Horner's (possible) inappropriate behaviour. In response, the Austrian team have launched an investigation. Horner has since told De Telegraaf: "I completely deny these allegations.

Horner has been very successful with Red Bull Racing

Horner has been Red Bull Racing's team boss from day one and is now the longest-serving Team Principal in Formula 1. With Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen driving for his team, he won the constructors' title six times and the drivers' title seven times.

Most recently, Horner was knighted Commander of the British Empire by King Charles. He is married to former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell.