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Analysis of F1 Regulations, Decisions, and Controversy. Who wants a Lawyer in the stewards room anyway?

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@BradleyPhilpot Chinese Snore Prix so far. Wake me up if something exciting happens

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@SpannersReady Yes, if the statement is defamatory.

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I’m not too surprised that #ChristianHorner ‘a accuser has been suspended by #redbull

It’s an absolute PR nightmare, but if she is indeed the source of the leaks, there was both confidential information and private messages in play.

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I can’t be the only one who hears Qaddiya and thinks of Admiral General Aladeen right?

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The reports stating that #ChristianHorner ‘s accuser will be named will need to come with her explicit consent.

If not, an almighty data protection lawsuit and quite possibly an employment claim will land on RB.

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@hermides73 @BradleyPhilpot @fia It’s not a business in the traditional sense, it’s a regulator. It’s a very different state of affairs.

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@BradleyPhilpot There wasn’t a huge amount he could influence IMO. What happened was clear to see, Masi went, Merc didn’t go to court, regs did change… I think it was the better part of his presidency… when he was doing much less!

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@BradleyPhilpot Few can forget the “no forgiveness” comment re: Hamilton not attending prize giving though.

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@BradleyPhilpot He was president at the time of the review and learnings over what happened, but the immediate stewards hearings and sporting parts, no.

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Anything good happen in the race?

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Leave them alone. Enough already. #redbull #ChristianHorner

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People,

Life gets messy. One day you’re fine, another day you’re not.

The leaked #christianhorner messages show no evidence of impropriety, they seem like consensual exchanges.

What has happened is that a woman has had her right to privacy breached, and for what?

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If she has a mental health crisis, it’s worth it, right.

Have some respect. This is a portrait of human vulnerability that doesn’t need to be gawked over on Twitter.

It will be, of course, and I may be shouting into a deep void, sad about what we have become.

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At the end of the day, RB is an employer, and their staff including Horner has the right to privacy and due process. The complainant, who is likely known to RB employees, also has a right to not have their laundry aired in public. Frankly it should be left as is.

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I’m skipping the start of the season.

No broadcaster based where I am have purchased the rights, despite there being four races here.

If there is a modicum of excitement in the first few rounds I may buy the subscription.

Otherwise Real Housewives is cheaper for reality tv.

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Should we be worried that a region that has 4 GP's (Middle East) has no broadcaster willing to buy the rights to broadcast them?

Could this be another indication that the spectacle is falling flat?

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For those waiting on news of #Horner tomorrow, I would be surprised if anything is announced.

A disciplinary panel needs to show due consideration of the evidence and produce a detailed outcome to be comply with various employment laws.

Red Bull doesn't give them wings.