An insider close to Geri Halliwell and Christian Horner has revealed the Spice Girls star remains 'very supportive' of her husband following his recent Red Bull exit.
On Wednesday, in a surprising move, it was announced that Horner would no longer be working as team principal - with Laurent Mekies installed as his replacement.
Horner had worked at Red Bull for 20 years in the role, helping the team win eight Drivers' Championships and six Constructors' Championships.
However, his time at the helm is now over with the 51-year-old set for a spell away from the paddock.
An insider close to Geri Halliwell and Christian Horner has revealed the Spice Girls star remains 'very supportive' of her husband following his recent Red Bull exit
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News of Horner's dismissal came 17 months after he'd been accused of 'inappropriate behaviour' by a female member of staff at Red Bull.
He was twice cleared internally, however, and always denied any wrongdoing.
Geri stood by her husband during that testing period. Now, an insider has told the Telegraph that she remains 'very supportive' of her other half, who she married back in 2015.
A source who has met the couple was quoted as saying: “There was a lot of scepticism when they first got together.
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"But they’ve been together a long time now, they have a close-knit family, and they seem genuinely in love.
"Geri is very sweet with Olivia [Horner’s daughter with previous partner Beverley Allen]. She threw Christian an incredible 50th birthday party [in 2023] – Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, and Gary Barlow were there.
“From what I’m hearing today, she remains very supportive of him. She’s pretty battle-hardened after dealing with the paparazzi for years.
"She maintains a stiff upper lip when times get hard.”
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Geri Horner and Christian Horner have been married ever since 2015GETTYRed Bull have had some issues this term.
They've not scaled the same heights as previous campaigns, with Max Verstappen trailing both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in the race for the F1 title.
There have been question marks over Verstappen's long-term future at the side, amid constant links to Mercedes and Aston Martin.
Sky Sports pundit Martin Brundle, however, is convinced the 27-year-old will stay put now that Horner is no longer calling the shots.
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"It perhaps makes it more likely that the Verstappens [Jos and Max] will stay there. I think it became quite personal," he said.
"Every point, podium and victory Max has through his own genius driving, is in a Red Bull car.
"He's often said he wants to see his career out at Red Bull if he can.
Laurent Mekies will take the helm at Red Bull following the departure of Christian Horner
Reuters"They are debuting their own engine for the first time next year, in what will be the biggest change in F1 history of car and power unit, at the same time.
"Christian has been in the driving seat of that aspect of the team completely. Max has an exit clause based on where he is in the world championship at the end of this month.
"Does this mean he's more likely to go or stay? I can only surmise it means he's more likely to stay at the team."