Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell 'involved in battle with neighbours' as plans face trouble

Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell 'involved in battle with neighbours' as plans face trouble

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Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 24/03/2024

- 13:19

Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell 'involved in argument with neighbours' as plans face trouble

Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell are reportedly involved in a row with neighbours over their plans to 'enhance' the grounds of their 15th century manor house.

Horner has been in the spotlight in recent weeks ever since being accused of inappropriate behaviour by a female member of staff.


The 50-year-old was cleared of misconduct by Red Bull but several figures, including Jos Verstappen, have called for the team principal to leave his role.

Horner has continued to work and was central as Red Bull struggled at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday morning.

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Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell are reportedly involved in a argument with their neighbours over their plans to 'enhance' their home

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According to the Daily Mail, however, the Briton now has a fresh battle on his hands.

It's claimed Horner and wife Geri want to 'enhance' the grounds of their manor house on the Oxfordshire/Northamptonshire border.

They wanted things such as a yew hedge, vegetable garden and raised flower beds, with their 'primary objective' to be introducing a 40ft x 16ft swimming pool.

However, their plans have reportedly 'rubbed their neighbours up the wrong way'.

The Horners' designs are seen as the 'height of disrespect' with the proposed pool to be 'desperately close' to the local village church.

One critic is quoted as saying: "Many local families attend the church and of course the rector conducts weddings, baptisms and funerals."

They also say church ceremonies and activities could be distracted by 'screaming, shouting and splashing'.

Horner and Geri's house already has one swimming pool, which is situated inside the property.

And whether they're able to get their way remains to be seen.

Horner and Geri wed back in 2015, with the couple sharing one son together named Montague.

The couple have put on a united front amid the saga surrounding Horner and his uncertain long-term future at Red Bull.

Geri joined her husband for the first race of the season in Bahrain, with Max Verstappen cruising to glory.

And the Spice Girls icon was also in attendance for the second race in Saudi Arabia, though missed Sunday's event in Australia.

Verstappen had gone into the race as the favourite to win and continue his dominant form.

Yet the 26-year-old was forced to withdraw within just three laps following a brake fire.

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Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell have been putting on a united front over the past few weeks

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Carlos Sainz Jr went on to secure victory.

And Horner has admitted Red Bull were frustrated by how the day panned out, saying: “Our first DNF since 2022 which coincidently was also here in Melbourne. It was not the race we were looking to run.

"Firstly with Max’s car it was obviously really disappointing to have that brake issue.

"I think actually from the start of the Grand Prix, it felt like the brakes were locked on which obviously created an issue as it is effectively like having the handbrake on throughout the race.

"And then with Checo [Sergio Perez], we picked up some floor damage, he lost quite a lot of downforce from the underside of the car and we just became hard on the tyre which is very unusual for us.

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Christian Horner was disappointed after Red Bull struggled at the Australian Grand Prix

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"So yeah, really frustrating to get our first DNF in two years, a lot to understand from that race but disappointing to be leaving here with just a bit less than usual.

"Huge respect for Carlos though, coming back from surgery and putting in a drive like that is remarkable.

"It was a great performance from him and Ferrari, they took their opportunity and got the result they deserved.”

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