Christian Horner's family 'don't feel like celebrating' despite the Red Bull boss being cleared of inappropriate behaviour, according to reports.
The F1 side confirmed on Wednesday that their probe into the 50-year-old for misconduct had concluded and that they were satisfied with the outcome.
A statement read: "The independent investigation into the allegations made against Mr Horner is complete, and Red Bull can confirm that the grievance has been dismissed.
"The complainant has a right of appeal. Red Bull is confident that the investigation has been fair, rigorous and impartial.
Christian Horner was cleared of misconduct by Red Bull on Wednesday
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"The investigation report is confidential and contains the private information of the parties and third parties who assisted in the investigation, and therefore we will not be commenting further out of respect for all concerned.
"Red Bull will continue striving to meet the highest workplace standards."
According to The Sun, those close to Horner are 'relieved' the saga is over.
But a source is quoted as saying that they 'won't be celebrating' the outcome given the strain it has caused.
The insider said: “This has been weeks of hell for Christian and his family.
“As he has said all along, these claims are ‘nuts’.
“An exhaustive investigation has been carried out and the allegations have proven to be nonsense.
“Geri has been rock solid behind Christian — and his whole family is relieved and elated that it’s over.
"Those feelings are there but no one close to Christian feels like celebrating much after what he’s been through.
“For the time being his focus is back fully on winning races.”
Horner always denied the claims and was always confident he'd be able to clear his name.
The 50-year-old will now set his sights on guiding Red Bull to more success, with the team very much the side to beat this season.
Max Verstappen is set to continue to work under Horner, having won the last three F1 titles.
The first race of the new season will commence in Bahrain on Saturday, with Verstappen winning that event 12 months ago.
Martin Brundle, meanwhile, has reacted to Horner being cleared.
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Christian Horner was supported by wife Geri Halliwell while Red Bull conducted their investigation
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And the Sky Sports pundit thinks a line has been drawn while also saying the case is 'complete' and 'over'.
“That statement from Red Bull is drawing a solid line underneath the whole thing,” Brundle said.
“I’ve just read it, but that appears to be their position.”
He added: “Red Bull the parent company have drawn a very thick and firm line... they’re clear, they’ve done a deep investigation, they’ve talked for hours and many pages of documents have been generated. Case complete, over.
“I find this a very curious business. We knew no facts whatsoever about this story, lots of echoes, rumours which swirl around and become facts... so you can’t comment.
Christian Horner will now focus on guiding Red Bull to more F1 success this season
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"We can only go by that statement. A line drawn underneath it.
"Let’s see if anything else comes out of it now from third parties.”
