The couple who captivate the circuits are in turmoil... Geri Halliwell would be "devastated" by the allegations against her husband Christian Horner, boss of the Redbull Formula 1 team, suspected of having had "inappropriate behavior" towards a employee of his team.
However, the ex Spice Girl would be ready to publicly support her husband, one of her friends revealed to the
Daily Mail
.
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“Independent investigation”
Director of the Red Bull team since its appearance in 2005, Christian Horner is the subject of an investigation carried out by his team, a spokesperson for the structure announced on Monday February 6, confirming information from the Dutch newspaper
De Telegraaf
.
The 50-year-old Briton, ennobled last year by Charles III, is accused internally of “bad conduct” and “inappropriate behavior” towards one of his colleagues.
“After becoming aware of certain recent allegations, the company launched an independent investigation.
This procedure, already in progress, is carried out by a specialized external advisor.
The company takes these matters very seriously and the investigation will be completed as soon as possible.
It would not be appropriate to make any further comments at this stage,” the Red Bull team said.
Asked by the daily
De Telegraaf
, Christian Horner “totally rejects these allegations”.
Internal war
In the columns of the
Daily Mail
, supporters claim that Christian Horner is simply the victim of an internal struggle within the great Red Bull family.
These sources notably assert that the former racing driver, long protected by Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz, is now threatened by those who would like to dislodge him from his pedestal.
Threats which would have been exacerbated by the death of Mateschitz, in October 2022, at the age of 79.
Under the leadership of Christian Horner, Red Bull has won seven drivers' world championship titles: four for German Sebastian Vettel (from 2010 to 2013) and three for Dutchman Max Verstappen (from 2021 to 2023), as well as six world crowns for manufacturers (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2022 and 2023).
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