CHRISITAN Horner's accuser has been left "upset, scared and intimidated" over the sexting scandal, according to a family friend.
The unnamed woman, who accused the Red Bull Racing chief of abusive behaviour and sexual harassment, is said to be "determined for the truth to come out".
Horner, 50, was cleared of misconduct by a Red Bull investigation back in February.
But the scandal was taken to a new level when sexually suggestive texts appearing to be sent by the F1 boss were leaked.
Horner's accuser - a female colleague - has since been suspended by Red Bull and has appealed the decision.
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She has been left feeling "very upset, angry, scared, intimidated and lonely" following the saga, a family friend told BBC Sport.
The insider added: "Every time I have asked her something, she breaks down in tears and says she's got no-one to talk to because she's not allowed to talk."
The woman lodged a complaint with Red Bull in December and now "struggles to understand" how it was dismissed following an investigation, the pal said.
She plans to take her case to an employment tribunal as she wants to return to work for the championship-winning team, it is understood.
The friend added: "She is determined for the truth to come out.
"She just wants to work in the sport and is very concerned about her reputation and ability to get hired by anyone."
Horner has always denied any wrongdoing over the allegations and blasted the infamous text leak as "anonymous speculation".
He has demanded an end to the drama which he described as a "very trying period" for his family.
His wife Geri has stood by him - appearing at his side at the races in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, both won by Red Bull.
At the weekend, the pair - who wed in 2015 - put on a united front at a Point to Point in Buckinghamshire.
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But there is set to be more heartache for the Ginger Spice star as Horner's sexting scandal is set to be covered in the next season of the hit Netflix show Drive to Survive.
Show chief James Gay-Rees has revealed his team plans to include the saga that rocked F1 in the documentary's seventh season.
It will potentially reopen wounds for Horner and his wife as they attempt to move on from the drama.
Horner has previously raged against the scrutiny over the scandal - but now it will be the focus of the Netflix show watched by millions.
Brit filmmaker Gay-Rees revealed he has spoken to the Red Bull chief since the scandal broke before the start of the F1 season.
He claims the ex-racing driver told him: "This is all your fault."
Horner appears to have been referencing the new focus Drive to Survive has put on F1 - especially drama and scandal behind the scenes of the Grand Prix circus.
