Red Bull principal Christian Horner has been accused of “inappropriate behaviour” towards a colleague, according to the latest news reports.
It’s claimed that the behaviour of the Red Bull boss, who is married to Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, has been called into question by an employee of the company.
According to reports in the Netherlands, the Formula One giant is now looking into the accusations levelled Horner. The exact nature of the complaint has not been revealed. However, an independent investigation has reportedly been launched.
Christian Horner news: ‘Independent investigation launched’ at Red Bull
Earlier today (February 5), Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported that senior management within the Red Bull team are aware of the accusations levelled at Horner.
The newspaper reported that chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff was taking the allegations seriously.
The company takes these matters extremely seriously.
A spokesperson is said to have told the publication: “After the company was made aware of certain recent allegations, an independent investigation was launched.
“This process, which is already ongoing, is being carried out by an external, specialised lawyer. The company takes these matters extremely seriously and the investigation will be completed as soon as practical. It would not be appropriate to comment further at this time.”
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Geri’s husband ‘denies’ the claims
Horner himself issued a further statement. He said: “I completely deny these claims.”
Neither Geri nor Christian has addressed the reports on social media today. Geri last posted on her Instagram grid a week ago, sharing a picture of her with her racehorse.
ED! has contacted Christian’s reps at Red Bull for comment.
How Geri Halliwell met Christian Horner
Christian and Geri have been married since May 2015.
They share son Monty together. He turned seven last month. Both Geri and Christian have one child from previous relationships. He has Olivia with ex Beverley Allen. She has Bluebell with ex Sacha Gervasi.
The couple first met in 2009 at the Monaco Grand Prix when Geri was a guest of Bernie Ecclestone. However, they didn’t get together till 2013.
Christian Horner and Beverley Allen split
Christian and Geri’s relationship came under fire after he left his long-term partner Beverley Allen six months after the birth of their daughter, Olivia.
The F1 star is said to have briefly split from Geri while he attempted to rescue his 14-year relationship with Beverley.
However, nine months after he started seeing Geri, they announced their engagement with an announcement in The Times.
Geri and Christian married at St Mary’s church in Woburn, Bedfordshire in 2015. Her bridesmaid was her daughter Bluebell. Christian’s parents reportedly didn’t attend the wedding because they were too upset about his split from Beverley.
Christian told The Telegraph recently: “I didn’t marry Geri because she’s a Spice Girl. I married her because I fell in love with her. It will be ten years this time next year, and we’ve been happily married for seven. We’re very different characters, but we complement each other well.”
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