Christian Horner and his wife Geri Halliwell were displaying “excessive rituals” and a “dramatic signal of affection and lasting sexual attraction” at the Bahrain Grand Prix, according to a body language expert.
The embattled F1 boss and his Spice Girl wife showed a show of unity over the weekend as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez claimed a sensational one-two victory to briefly take the spotlight off the storm of messages from filtered text.
Red Bull boss Horner was cleared of inappropriate behavior towards a female colleague last week following an internal investigation, but 24 hours later, flirtatious text messages apparently exchanged between the pair were leaked to 149 F1 figures.
The leaked messages appear to show that Horner sent her suggestive texts and intimate photographs which are believed to be the main evidence of her complaint to Red Bull GmbH.
But despite the explosive leak, Halliwell stood by her husband and kissed him in front of cameras in Bahrain. In other images, Horner is seen placing his hand on his wife’s waist as they watch the Red Bull celebrations.
Commenting on the video, body language expert Judi James told MailOnline: “These seem like excessive rituals, where bonding body language is raised to a new level.”
This is the moment F1 boss Christian Horner puts his hand on his wife’s waist. Body language expert Judi James said it was a “dramatic signal of both affection and lasting sexual attraction.”
Horner (pictured with his Spice Girl wife at the weekend) was cleared of wrongdoing in an internal investigation on Wednesday.
Christian and Geri kiss before the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit
Christian and Geri Horner after Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen wins the Bahrain Grand Prix
‘The pair have the kind of dreamy, upward-pointing facial expressions that fans wear in the front row of a Barry Manilow concert.
“Their bodies are pressed together and then there is the dramatic sign of affection and lasting sexual attraction when Christian places his hand on the bottom of his wife’s hip.
“He appears to sway back and forth slightly, but seems to accept the intimacy with a smile that this time shows a hint of teeth.”
In another video, the pair are seen sitting at a table having a deep conversation with Flavio Briatore and a Red Bull staff member.
Italian businessman Briatore, 73, was CEO of the Benetton Formula One team during the 1990s, when a young Michael Schumacher won two world titles with them.
He was later manager of the Renault F1 team after they took over Benetton in 2000. Fernando Alonso won the drivers’ championship with the team in 2005 and 2006.
Mrs James believes Halliwell “looks a little less comfortable” as her husband appears to be having a “business conversation”.
He added: “His feet are tucked under his chair, suggesting a desire to hide, while a hand is placed near his mouth or chin in a partial cut, hinting at depleted confidence.”
“When he turns to chat or listen to the man next to him, we can see that his smile has faded and his expression seems polite but less decidedly cheerful.”
New images have emerged of Red Bull boss Christian Horner and his wife Geri Halliwell under pressure in a serious argument during the Bahrain Grand Prix. James said Halliwell seemed “less comfortable here.”
Verstappen and Horner (right) celebrated the Dutchman’s victory in Bahrain.
In more footage from an action-packed weekend in Bahrain, Horner and Verstappen’s father Jos are seen in the middle of a heated conversation, as rumors circulated online about why the two F1 giants appeared to be rowing. .
The feuding men were seen having a vocal argument yesterday after Mail Sport reported they had a heated row after qualifying on Friday night.
Jos, who was also seen speaking to Ferrari boss Toto Wolff last night, has insisted Red Bull would “explode” if Horner remains as team principal after messages and images were leaked that the Red Bull team principal He sent an employee. He says Christian is playing the victim.
What Christian and Jos were discussing in a team trailer remains a secret, although Horner was clearly agitated and was seen pointing outside and waving his hand. José had his hands in his pockets.
The footage has sparked widespread speculation online about what the seemingly passionate conversation entailed. Many believe it is an indication that three-time world champion Max Verstappen could try to force a move to Ferrari and join Lewis Hamilton if Horner keeps his £8million-a-year job. There will also be an empty seat at Mercedes when Lewis leaves at the end of 2024.
Footage emerged of scandal-hit Horner having a row with his nemesis Jos Verstappen, father of Red Bull’s star driver Max.
Both Verstappen and Horner were seen waving their arms during their closed-door discussion.
Jos Verstappen (right) claims Red Bull will “explode” if Christian Horner remains in the team
Others have suggested that Jos could have been defending the employee or telling Christian that he should fall on his sword, and Horner explained why he refuses to do so.
Commenting on the video, Ms James said: “Facial expressions are unclear in this exchange, but emphatic gesticulation suggests that this is an emotional or important discussion, driven primarily by Horner, whose hands appear to move throughout it. “.
‘Verstappen seems to have both hands in his pockets in a more passive posture at first. Horner’s gesticulation includes rapid, jerky movements, suggesting that he is interested in making his point clear.
‘Point to the room or door behind them. Verstappen appears to mirror or copy this gesture, but with a flexible hand that might not suggest real anger on his part.
‘Horner holds his hand up as if making his point and as he points his index finger to the side, Verstappen appears to sway from one foot to the other, which could suggest discomfort.
‘Horner appears to move his hand to the right and shake his head. He also seems to touch his chest, but from his animated gestures it seems that the discussion is being led by him here.’
It comes after it was revealed that the woman at the center of Horner’s allegations that threaten to blow up the Red Bull F1 racing team has worked for RedBull for four years.
Horner stands behind his wife as Red Bull celebrates taking first and second place.
The woman, whom MailOnline is not naming, was identified in an article published today by BusinessF1 magazine.
Sources claim that Horner began developing a “superiority complex at Red Bull” last year.
The BusinessF1 article states: “There were incidents where Horner sent her text messages during the Grand Prix weekends asking her to come to his room.
According to the article, the woman who studied at the University of Edinburgh and comes from a wealthy background, began working in motorsport in the mid-2000s after being hired during her summer holidays and then after graduating , like worker intern.
At first he enjoyed working at Red Bull, especially the travel and excitement of the F1 grid.
But sources close to her claim that after a few years Horner’s attitude changed and she did not know how to deal with the change in their relationship.
“At first she was flattered but then horrified by the personal implications,” it was stated.