It’s uncertain if the issue will be settled in time for Red Bull’s 2024 launch, which is scheduled to take place at their Milton Keynes factory on February 15 and feature the unveiling of their new vehicle.
Red Bull is still working on making the event happen.
There are concerns about whether the Horner inquiry will be finished in time for the season to begin, and it may take weeks to conclude.
Bahrain hosts pre-season testing from February 21–23. The season’s opening race takes place in the Gulf state from March 1st to 3rd.
In a statement released earlier this week, the business stated that it was treating the matter “extremely seriously”.
The Horner controversy will undoubtedly overshadow Red Bull’s introduction. Horner is unlikely to be able to respond to inquiries about it, even if he is present, although he and drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez will likely be the main targets of these queries.
The incident is occurring against a backdrop of stories of division and conflict within Red Bull, including assertions that Jos Verstappen, the father of Red Bull’s three-time world champion Max, and racing advisor Helmut Marko had turned against Horner.
Verstappen, Marko, and Red Bull have not yet commented on any of these issues.
Verstappen and Red Bull will begin the season as strong favorites to win a fourth straight world title despite the setback.
The 26-year-old Dutchman
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