'Lawyer passed on findings from Horner investigation to Red Bull'

The independent investigation into Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner is keeping the Formula 1 world in suspense. Although no outcome has been announced yet, more details are seeping through. For instance, Bernie Ecclestone reportedly advised Horner to step down, but the team boss reportedly continues to maintain his innocence.

'Lawyer's findings are sent to Red Bull'

According to F1-Insider.com, the independent lawyer's work has finished and is said to have passed on the findings to Red Bull. Nothing is known about their content. However, the German medium does suggest that the employee who made the allegations is someone from middle management. The person in question is said to have felt pressurised in a "manner inconsistent with modern moral standards".

It is important to note that Horner is innocent until proven guilty. Earlier, former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone was rumoured to have acted as an advisor to Horner: according to F1 Insider, he advised the team boss to step down to avoid further damage to himself and his family, but Horner was said to be keen to clear his name.

Meanwhile, Liberty Media are also said to be putting pressure on Red Bull. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is said to have called Mark Mateschitz, the son of Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz, at the request of the sport's US rights holder. If possible, the F1 team will want the investigation completed prior to the unveiling of the RB20 on 15 February.