The FIA has received a formal complaint against Christian Horner from his accuser.

Red Bull has suspended the lady, who has complained to the Formula 1 governing body’s ethics committee.

Following her allegations about Horner’s behavior, an independent lawyer looked into the matter and found no evidence of misconduct.

“At the FIA, inquiries and complaints are received and managed by the Compliance Officer, and the Ethics Committee where appropriate,” the FIA said in response. Both organizations function independently and maintain strict confidentiality all along the way. Because of this, generally speaking, we are unable to verify that we have received any particular complaint, and it is unlikely that we will be able to offer more commentary on any complaints we may receive from parties.

Red Bull’s incredible on-track start to 2024 – Max Verstappen has won both grands prix so far, with Sergio Perez twice P2 – has been overshadowed by the off-track controversy. After the grievance against Red Bull’s chief executive and team principal was dismissed, alleged evidence from the case was leaked throughout the F1 paddock. But Horner has demanded the scrutiny against him, including over his marriage, to end. He received public backing at the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix from his wife Geri Horner and from Red Bull 51% shareholder Chalerm Yoovidhya.

Then, in Saudi Arabia, he 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. We need to move forward and focus on what we are here for, which is to go Formula One racing.” Max Verstappen’s father Jos insisted that Horner was “playing the victim” and should resign from his position. The star driver found himself at the center of an unexpected situation involving his father and his boss, sparking rumors that he could quit and move to Mercedes next.