Christian Horner’s public words of thanks for Geri Halliwell amid Red Bull investigation

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is facing an allegation of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ following an accusation made by a colleague – and he has spoken out for the first time

Christian Horner of Red Bull Racing along with wife Geri Halliwell

Christian Horner insists he has the full support of his wife, Geri Halliwell, after an allegation of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ was levelled at the Red Bull team principal.

The 50-year-old is currently subject of an ongoing investigation following an accusation being made against him by a colleague. Horner has strongly denied the claims. He said: “I’m confident in the process and working with the process.

“[I] deny absolutely any allegation that has been made against me and yeah, you know it’s… I just continue to work within that process until it’s concluded.”

Horner had a meeting with a lawyer in London last week but has since been preparing for the opening weekend of the Formula 1 season, which is set to get underway in Bahrain on March 2.

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Despite the allegations facing him, Horner revealed he still has the backing of his close relatives. “I have a very supportive family and a very supportive wife,” he added. “My focus has been on the job and the season ahead.” Horner has been married to Geri, a former Spice Girl, since 2015 and the couple have one son together.

As for his future at Red Bull, Horner is adamant he will stay at the reigning constructors’ champions. Pressed if his position was ever in doubt, he said: “No, not at all. Absolutely not. I’m fully committed to this team, I’ve built this team, I’ve convinced people to come here and work here. I enjoy working with the team, with the people. The biggest asset of the team is the people and that continues to be the case.

“Look I’m absolutely committed to this team,” Horner added. “I’ve been here since the beginning, I built this team, there’s been highs and lows along the way as you’ve seen in some of the videos that you’ve seen earlier.

“We’ve won 113 races, we’ve won seven drivers’ world championships, we’ve won six constructors’ world championships in 19 seasons, and that’s in the history books now but it’s what lies ahead that’s always important.

“And so my focus is on the future, is on Red Bull Powertrains becoming… operating a start-up engine business. We have an advanced technology business that is going to be producing the first Red Bull track car and of course there’s an awful lot going on on the campus and investment on the campus as you can see.”