Geri 'terrified life will unravel' and Horner son drama will 'drag on'
GERI Halliwell is said to be 'terrified her life will unravel' amid Christian Horner's investigation into her husband's 'inappropriate behaviour'.
The ex-Spice Girl who “burst into tears” when the Red Bull boss was hit with the allegations fears the drama will drag on for years, a source claims.
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The F1 chief came under fire for eight hours last Friday for his 'controlling behaviour' and is currently waiting for a decision – although insiders believe it could take months.
The 50-year-old – who strongly denies all claims – was seen with the team at Silverstone yesterday where Red Bull's new car was unveiled.
Meanwhile, his wife, Geri, 51, is believed to be supporting her husband – the investigation has taken its toll on her, but amid reports she is “leaning” on Victoria Beckham for support.
A source said Close to: “It's clear this has been a hellish time for Geri and she is in a state of absolute turmoil – trying to keep it together for the kids while quietly crumbling inside.”
The source also said the media storm has “left her fairytale life in tatters.”
The couple is celebrating their 10th anniversary next one years after meeting through F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone in 2009.
The couple, said to be worth a whopping £440 million, are said to have been living a 'super perfect, super chic life' after having a whirlwind romance and tying the knot in May 2015.
But it appears Geri now fears the ongoing investigation into the allegations could put pressure on her wedding and fears it will take years to resolve the problem, the source said.
The insider added that Geri fears the investigation “could potentially lead to months or years of legal drama.”
“She says she feels like she is in a living nightmare and is absolutely terrified of how things might unravel,” they said.
Horner is fighting to save his career despite ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone urging him to resign after a female employee accused him of 'inappropriate behaviour'.
Horner has reportedly called the allegations “crazy” and said publicly: “I completely deny these claims.”
The Red Bull boss, who has led the Austrian team since its founding in 2005, was questioned by an independent lawyer at a secret location on Friday.
F1 insiders do not expect him to survive in his role with the team as they believe the investigation could potentially drag into the new F1 season.
The first training sessions for the Bahrain Grand Prix will take place on February 29.
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A look at the life and career of Christian Horner
CHRISTIAN Horner is one of the best-known names in Formula 1 and has 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 kart racing
1993-1997 – Participates in numerous competitions including British Formula Three, British Formula Two and Formula 3000
1997 – Founded and developed the F3000 team Arden
1999 – Retires from driving and continues development of the Arden team
2005 – Appointed head of the Red Bull team, becoming the youngest team boss ever at the time
2009 – Wins his first races as team boss with Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber
2010 – Wins the Constructors' Championship and Drivers' Championship with Vettel – the first of four doubles in a row
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 with Max Verstappen, beating Lewis Hamilton in the final round of the season
2022-2023 – Red Bull wins the Drivers' Championship and the Constructors' Championship two years in a row