• Samir Boulema
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    Screenshot of whatsapp messages

    Not clear if the leak is the real deal or some photoshop work…

    • Coelacanth
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      134 months ago

      Photoshop? Isn’t this the type of stuff an AI can spit out in 3 minutes?

      • Samir Boulema
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        84 months ago

        Yes there are a lot of web apps that generate whatsapp conversation, so fairly easy to do

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      It looks like it could be photoshop, or even maybe a catfish? Nothing can be said for certain, and I’m sure every F1 journalist is pouring over it trying to validate the existance

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      Weird: file 6 is JPG screenshot. Other screenshots are PNG. Phone changed in between? Or faked?

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        Good spot but it looks like the jpg is a camera photo whereas the pngs are screenshots, so maybe the phone just uses different formats for each. (Although I’d expect the opposite normally)

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          Nah. I have now seen the full images. It is definitely a different phone with a different OS. She probably has two phones, one private, one company. Not unusual.

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        You have to align them with the stars, but take into account the position of Mars and Pluto at the time the screenshots were taken.

    • kbal
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      I rule this easily-faked collection of whatsapp screenshots from an anonymous source admissible as evidence on the grounds that if you were going to fake it, you’d probably make them spicier than that.

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        84 months ago

        I’m inclined to agree. Looks like there was at least something going on between them too. Not sure it’s fireable but Geri should probably kick him to the kerb.

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          If it’s enough for Geri to kick him to the curb (and personally, I agree it is) then it’s not a big assumption to say he crossed the line into a relationship of romantic interest with a subordinate - and that point essentially becomes a fireable offense. These tend to be very explicitly defined in company policies because of the conflict of interest it creates.

          At least this would be true in a normal company but ayyee wacky race team - who knows!

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            I don’t necessarily agree that the screenshots shown here would warrant being fireable. Though I’m willing to change my opinion if he does this with all his subordinates or there’s some additional information that shows him being more coercive. Or some extra explanation of how my perspective is wrong, which it could be.

            A reprimand would be in order though. And ofcourse his wife is entitled to being extremely mad and dissapointed.

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              Almost all management contracts have a fraternisation clause. If any of these leaks are true (I don’t see how they are going to prove it at this point and it all seems a bit funky to me) then it would almost definitely be a fireable offence.

            • AlexisFR
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              He cheated on his previous pregnant wife to get with Geri, si she probably knows what she signed up for.

              • @[email protected]
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                I just have, so adjusting my opinion accordingly. This clearly is abuse of power and inappropriate behaviour in the workplace that goes beyond an inappropriate but not abusive attempt to have a romantic relationship with a coworker.

                It’s ridiculous RB thinks he can stay in his position.

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        I think Horner’s a piece of shit (for cheating on his pregnant long-time girlfriend in particular - I have zero respect for people who do things like that).

        But I’d still prefer to know if there was a legit case of sexual harassment before I’m comfortable branding him as one

  • @[email protected]
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    Oof

    Like for real, I have no idea who has the right position in the relevant actions themselves.

    But it’s obvious that outside of those allegations, there is a power struggle going on within this company.

    • 佐藤カズマ
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      I’d say salted only, because this thread, and the larger Formula 1 community, are about to turn into the largest goddamn saltmine since the end of the 2021 season.

      • @[email protected]
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        54 months ago

        I’m just tryin to make a livin, okay bud? The demand for salt is through the roof and it’s been tough keeping it stocked.

        • 佐藤カズマ
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          Nah we’ve got enough salt for a few years now. The money’s in fries, I’d say.

    • Don Beefy
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      I’ll take a mix of cheese and salted please. Kangaroo court is about to start!