The CEO of Ford Motor Co. called for a resolution to the investigation into Red Bull team principal Christian Horner in a letter to the team, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press on Sunday.The letter on Friday. Ford CEO Jim Farley expressed his displeasure with “the outstanding allegations of misconduct by Red Bull Racing management”.Farley noted that it had been 11 days since Ford, which is expected to become Red Bull’s engine supplier in 2026, w
as first asked for more information.of the Red Bull investigation on February 5, the parent company announced the allegations against Horner by a team employee. Red Bull has not released public details of the allegations, which were initially characterized internally as an investigation into Horner’s “aggressive driving style” but have now changed to allegations of sexual misconduct.Horner has denied any wrongdoing and also said he wants the accusation inquiry will be quickly resolved. .”As we have said before, without a
satisfactory answer, Ford’s values cannot be negotiated,” Farley wrote in the letter. “It is imperative that our competitors share and demonstrate a genuine commitment to the same values. My team and I are available at any time to discuss this matter. We hold and hope for a solution that we can all support.”Ford is the only one of Red Bull’s business partners to have spoken publicly about Horner’s investigation so far. The company is said to have sent the first letter to Red Bull. — apparently alluded to in Farley’s Friday communication — but the AP has not seen the first letter.On Sunday, Ford declined to comment.Formula 1 and the FIA> both released statements demanding the Red Bull deal. Neither did Larry Ellison, co-founder of Red Bull’s title sponsor Oracle, nor Visa CEO Ryan McInerney responded to AP requests for comment.. Visa was announced in January as the title sponsor of Red Bull’s
junior team in Visa’s first new global sports partnership in 15 . years.Farley’s letter expresses clear frustration at the pace of the investigation. After Red Bull’s Austrian parent company revealed it was investigating allegations of wrongdoing, Horner remained with the team for the three reigning world champions.Horner attended the launch of the 2024 car two weeks ago, spent last week testing with the team in Bahrain and said he hopes to be the weekend driver for the upcoming F1 season opener.Farley wrote that although Ford believes , that the investigation is fair, the company is “increasingly disappointed by the lack of resolution or clear gui
dance on when to expect a fair and just resolution of this matter.” n”We are also disappointed by the lack of complete transparency about this matter with us, your business partners. , and we await a full explanation of any findings.”Farley concluded the letter urging “immediate and serious” attention” to the matter.HornerPhoto : Wilfredo Lee/APRed Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner left talks with Michael Andretti after qualifying for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Andretti did not buy an existing F1 team last year and then asked for an extension to build a team. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing WriterSubmitted February 25, 2024 at 11:3
5 a.m.Last updated at 8:35 a.m. February 25, 2024\ nFor Motor Co. The CEO urged resolution of the investigation into Red Bull Team principal Christian Horner’s letter to the team, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press on Sunday.Ford’s Friday letter. CEO Jim Farley expressed his dismay at “unresolved allegations of misconduct by Red Bull Racing management”.Latest stories from wxyz.comPopular Stories READ MORE Dylan Larkin and Red Wings ‘not satisfied, want more ‘ \ nFarley noted that it has been 11 days since Ford, which is expected to become Red Bull’s engine supplier in 2026, first asked for more information on the investigation into the claims made by Red Bull’s parent company in February. 5. From an employee of the Horner team. Red Bull has not released public details of the allegations, which were initially characterized internally as an investigation into Horner’s “aggressive driving style” but have now changed to allegations of sexual misconduct.Horner has denied any wrongdoing and also said he wants to. the inquiry should be resolved quickly. .Business WireJim Farley, CEO of Ford Motor Company (Photo: Business Wire)”As we have sai
d before, Ford’s values cannot be negotiated without a satisfactory response,” Farley wrote in the letter. that our competitors share and demonstrate a true commitment to the same values. My team and I are available at any time to discuss this matter. We hold and hope for a solution that we can all support.”Ford is the only one of Red Bull’s business partners to have spoken publicly about Horner’s investigation so far. The company is said to have sent the first letter to Red Bull. — apparently alluded to in Friday’s communication from Farley — but the AP has not seen the first letter.On Sunday, Ford declined to comment.Formula 1 and the FIA> both issued statements demanding Red Bull’s agreement. Neither Larry Ellison, co-founder of Red Bull title sponsor Oracle, nor Visa CEO Ryan McInerney responded to AP requests for comment… Visa was announced in
January as the title sponsor of Red Bull’s junior team in Visa’s first new global sports partnership in 15 years.Farley’s letter expresses clear frustration with the pace of the investigation. While Red Bull’s Austrian parent company revealed it was investigating allegations of wrongdoing, Horner continued in his role as team principal for the three-time world champion.Horner was at the launch of the 2024 car two weeks ago, having spent the last week testing with the team in Bahrain and said he plans to be the team’s driver for next weekend’s F1 season opener.Farley wrote that while Ford is confident the investigation is fair, the company is “increasingly disappointed.
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