Christian Horner has said the “intrusion on my family is now enough” and “has been very trying” after scrutiny following claims that he behaved inappropriately towards a female member of Red Bull staff.
Speaking at a news conference in Saudi Arabia, he said: “There’s been a lot of coverage surrounding this.
“One has to go back to the basis. A grievance was raised, fully investigated and it was dismissed. We move onwards.”
“It has been of great interest in different elements of the media for different reasons,” he added. “I think it’s time to draw a line under it. And to focus on what is going on on track.”
It comes as Sky News understands Horner’s accuser was suspended following the investigation into the claim of inappropriate behaviour against the Formula One team principal.
When asked about the matter, Horner said: “This is confidential. I am not at liberty [to talk about it].
“We are all bound by the same restrictions. Even if I’d like to talk about it, I can’t. This has been trying in many respects.”
But, speaking about the impact on his family, Horner said: “The scrutiny on my marriage – I’ve got a beautiful family – it’s been very trying.
“When there [are] children involved, and family involved, it’s not pretty.”
“My wife has been hugely supportive, as has my family, but the intrusion on my family is now enough, and we need to move forward and focus on what we are here for.
“It is time now to focus on why we are here which is to go Formula One racing.”
Horner, who has always denied the allegations against him, was cleared of misconduct by the F1 team’s Austrian parent company Red Bull GmbH last week.
It is understood his female accuser, who is believed to have reported in for work in Milton Keynes on Monday, has been suspended on full pay as a direct result of Red Bull’s inquiry.
A Red Bull Racing spokesperson said: “We are unable to comment as it is an internal matter.”
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