RED Bull Racing has launched an investigation into team boss Christian Horner over allegations of “inappropriate behaviour”.
The Formula 1 racing team is investigating allegations made against Horner (50) by a company employee.
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Red Bull boss Christian Horner is under investigation over allegations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’Credit: AFP
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Horner – who is married to former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell – has denied the allegationsCredit: Getty
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A couple at the Royal Artillery at Larkhill in Wiltshire on January 27 Credit: Splash
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Red Bull boss pictured with world champion Max Verstappen Credit: Getty
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Horner and wife Geri pose with several famous musicians at his 50th birthday party
According to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, Horner – who is married to former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell – has been accused of “inappropriate behaviour”.
In response to the allegations, Horner said: “I completely deny the allegations.”
Red Bull, the team of world champion Max Verstappen, said it “takes these matters extremely seriously”.
A spokesperson said: “After becoming aware of certain recent allegations, the company has launched an independent investigation.
“This process, which is already underway, is being carried out by an external specialist lawyer.
“The company takes these matters extremely seriously and the investigation will be completed as soon as possible.
“It would not be appropriate to comment further at this time.”
Horner – who is on an estimated £8million salary at Red Bull – is preparing for the 2024 season as the team look to defend their league titles.
The first race is in Bahrain on March 2.
He described the allegations as “crazy” in a message to Mail Online.
His defense attorneys reportedly claimed the allegations were part of a plot to oust him from the team in an internal power struggle.
Last season the team won 21 of 22 races as Verstappen won the drivers’ title.
Horner has managed Milton Keynes-based Red Bull since their arrival on the grid in 2005 – and has overseen a period of great success for the team.
Spice Girl Geri Horner posted a loving message to her husband Christian as the Red Bull F1 boss turns 50
Red Bull won seven drivers’ championships and six constructors’ championships under the leadership of the team boss.
Horner married Geri, 51, in 2015 and they have one child together, Montague, 7.
He is also stepfather to Gera’s daughter Bluebell Madonna, 17, and has another daughter Olivia, 10, from a previous relationship with ex-partner Beverley Allen.
In December, Ginger Spice threw a star-studded 50th birthday party for the multi-millionaire Red Bull boss.
Rock n’ roll legends Ronnie Wood and Sir Rod Stewart were invited along with their wives Sally Wood and Penny Lancaster.
Take That frontman Gary Barlow and R&B singer Jade Jones were also pictured in photos posing on either side of Horner.
The event was also attended by F1 royalty with Bernie Ecclestone joined by his wife Fabiana Flosi.
Away from the Red Bull fast track, Horner shares two beautiful country houses with Geri in Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire and their offspring.
The former estate boasts its own pond for ducks, which they use for boating.
For Horner, life on the farm offers an ideal life away from the stress of motorsport.
Back in 2019, he told Luxury London that the spacious country abode was “the perfect home to relax in”.
And the estate in Oxfordshire is most loved by Geri (50) on Instagram, who regularly shares candid shots of her family life.
A look at the life and career of Christian Horner
CHRISTIAN Horner is one of the most famous names in Formula 1 because he helped build Red Bull into one of the biggest teams in the sport.
1973 – Born in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
1991 – wins a Formula Renault scholarship after impressing in karting races
1993-1997 – Competed in a range of competitions including British Formula Three, British Formula Two and Formula 3000
1997 – Founded and developed F3000 team Arden
1999 – Retired from driving and continued to develop the Arden team
2005 – Appointed Red Bull team boss, becoming the youngest team manager at the time
2009 – Wins his first races as team principal with Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber
2010 – wins Constructors’ Championship and Drivers’ Championship with Vettel – the first of four consecutive two-seaters
2013 – Has a daughter with ex-wife Beverly Allen shortly before the couple split
2014 – Gets engaged to Spice Girls member Geri Halliwell
2015 – Marries Halliwell in Woburn, Bedfordshire
2017 – Horner and Halliwell welcome their son
2021 – Wins another Drivers’ Championship title with Max Verstappen, overtaking Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the season
2022-23 – Red Bull wins the Drivers’ Championship and the Constructors’ Championship two years in a row
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Horner married his wife Geri in 2015 and they have one child
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Couple pictured at Larkhill Royal Artillery Point to Point on 27th January Credit: Splash
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Geri Halliwell threw a surprise 50th birthday party for Christian Horner in DecemberCredit: Instagram
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Horner lives a luxurious life in the countryside with his family Credits: Instagram
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Horner poses on the grounds of their farm in Oxfordshire with son Montague Credit: Instagram
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The Horners show their horses and have their own barn Credit: Instagram
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Geri and her husband Horner pose at the Ferrari premiere in London on December 4 Credit: AFP
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