Red Bull Woman Received £3m Payout To Drop Christian Horner Allegations

Christian Horner, former Red Bull Racing team principal, was accused of inappropriate behaviour by a female employee. Despite being cleared of misconduct by two internal investigations and denying the allegations, Horner was dismissed from his role in July 2025 after poor team performances, receiving a reported £80 million severance package. The unnamed woman, whose identity remains legally protected, reportedly received a £3 million payout to leave Red Bull and drop her allegations, subsequently joining another Formula One team. Discussions about Horner's potential return to F1 in spring 2026 have been reported, but talks with teams like Haas have not progressed. The payout and settlements have allowed both parties to move on separately from the controversy that greatly impacted Red Bull's leadership. Horner continues to maintain his innocence and plans a return to Formula One, subject to the terms of his severance agreement.