Christian Horner accuser ‘upset, scared and lonely’ after Red Bull suspension

Christian Horner will face the media this week ahead of the Japan Grand Prix on Sunday. Photograph: David Davies/PA

The woman who has accused the Red Bull team principal, Christian Horner, of inappropriate behaviour is “very upset, angry, scared, intimidated and lonely”, according to a friend of hers who has spoken to BBC Sport.

“It’s impossible for people to understand what it’s like for her,” said the friend. “She can’t talk and she won’t talk.