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Formula 1 had a controversial start to the 2024 F1 season. Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner was under investigation due to inappropriate behavior claims from an employee. This put the spotlight on the working environments in the sport. However, Horner has been officially cleared of all allegations. Now, Williams team boss James Vowles has shared his views on the case.

Vowles made it clear that he was unaware of the details of Horner’s investigation and allegations. Subsequently, the 44-year-old affirmed that he was not in a position to comment on Red Bull GmbH’s verdict. However, James Vowles claimed that as a team boss in F1, he learned two things from this entire saga.

I have no knowledge of any of the detail behind any of it and it would be incorrect for me to comment on any of that. I do feel two things. James Vowles said as reported by RacingNews365

Firstly, the 44-year-old highlighted that he had a responsibility to Williams Racing. The Briton claimed that if such an incident were to happen, he would conduct a robust investigation over the case. Moreover, James Vowles highlighted that he would provide details to the entire world in a transparent process and ensure that the team was rectifying this incident.

One, I have a responsibility to Williams and my responsibility to Williams is should anything like this happen, I want to make sure that we properly investigate it, and that have do have a robust process that is then clear to the outside world what has happened and what we've done to rectify it.

On the other hand, Christian Horner and Red Bull have refused to give details on the entire saga. Additionally, Vowles highlighted that he could control how the situation is investigated. However, the 44-year-old had no control over such matters in a rival team.

I can control that, I can't control what has happened elsewhere.

James Vowles entrusts Red Bull over Christian Horner’s verdict

The Williams team boss reckoned that he trusted Red Bull for having conducted a fair investigation into Horner’s case. Although, the 44-year-old admitted that he had no choice but to trust the Austrian giant in the given circumstances.

Moreover, James Vowles highlighted that Formula 1 should have a fair, open, and inclusive environment. The pinnacle of motorsport has millions of fans across the globe who aspire to enter the sport in some form or the other. As such, it is necessary that such a case is not repeated.

Certainly, Christian Horner’s case sets an example for all teams in Formula 1. Stricter measures might be put in place across the grid to ensure safer working environments. However, it is clear that the sport takes such matters seriously considering the impact of F1 around the world.

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