FIA and Formula 1 Break Silence!

For the first time, the Formula 1 World Championship and the International Automobile Federation (FIA) commented on allegations against Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull, who is struggling to secure his position with the world champion as the pre-season tests and the season itself approach. The FIA, based in Paris, issued a statement on Monday confirming that it "remains committed to adhering to the highest standards of integrity, fairness, and inclusivity within the sport." Both entities stated that they would not provide any further comments until the investigation results are revealed. The owner of the commercial rights to Formula 1 released a brief statement yesterday, expressing hopes for "clarification at the earliest opportunity, following a fair and thorough process." The parent company in Austria that oversees the Red Bull team announced on February 5 that it would conduct an independent investigation into the behavior of the 50-year-old British director following unspecified allegations against him.