Some anonymous emails about the alleged sexual abuse of the Red Bull boss blow up the start of the World Cup. In the absence of confirming the veracity of the documents, the truth is that Horner finds himself more cornered every day.

Horner's void was filled by Toto Wolff, his great rival at Mercedes, very categorical when denouncing that F1 "needs more transparency" in situations like this. The scandal that has infected the paddock in recent weeks allowed Wolff to leave at ease.