F1 BOSS Christian Horner has been cleared of sending improper messages to a female employee – but the saga could be far from over. The Red Bull team principal must now attempt to rebuild his crisis-hit team after a tumultuous three weeks spent fighting for his career. The former racing driver returned to the trackside for the first time today – all smiles and with a big task ahead of him. The Red Bull boss told Sky Sports in Bahrain this morning: “I’m just pleased that the process is over. There is confidence in the Red Bull camp that Horner’s position is secure, even if the female complainant appeals the decision – which she has the right to do. A spokesman for Red Bull GmbH said: “The ­independent investigation into the allegations made against Mr Horner is complete and Red Bull can confirm that the grievance has been dismissed. “Red Bull is confident the investigation has been fair, rigorous and impartial. The former popstar was reportedly left “in floods of tears” when the scandal broke earlier this month and was supported by pals including her fellow Spice Girls. The former racing driver, who runs world champion Max Verstappen’s all-conquering Red Bull team, endured an eight-hour grilling over the claims.

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