Nissen accused of harassment in Macau

While the Dakar is in full swing for Kris Nissen, the director of VW Motorsport, he is accused of sexual harassment which allegedly took place in Macau last November.

Published on 06/01/2011 à 18:54

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Could Kris Nissen be worried about his position at Volkswagen Motorsport? According to the German press, the Dane has been confirmed in his role for the 2011 Dakar, which is currently being contested. The VW board of directors saw fit not to cause a stir in the midst of this harassment affair.

The affair would have taken place in Macau, during the Grand Prix F3 won by Edoardo Mortara, driver powered by VW. Kris Nissen allegedly harassed a waitress in a Macau bar. But the boss of VW Motorsport has already denied the facts. “The accusations against me for sexual harassment are completely unfounded. »

The boss of VW Motorsport says he was not alone and that he can prove that he did not act as he is told. “For this, there are several witnesses who spent the whole evening with me in the bar and who can confirm it. » Currently in South America for the Dakar, Kris Nissen must try not to think about this affair to concentrate on the possibility of a VW triple.