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How Geri Halliwell stole pole position in Christian Horner’s life after spending years getting close to the billionaire Red Bull boss in racing – even when his then-partner was PREGNANT with their son

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Geri Halliwell's relationship with Christian Horner has been rocked in recent days by allegations of his inappropriate behavior towards a subordinate employee.

Geri Halliwell’s relationship with Christian Horner has been rocked in recent days by allegations of his inappropriate behavior towards a subordinate employee, but it seems the beginning of their relationship was just as dramatic.

While all eyes are usually on the track during Formula 1 races, it was in the paddock where all the action between Geri and Christian took place, and that’s where all eyes will remain this week in hopes of catching a glimpse of the duo. go out together in public. for the first time since the scandal broke.

Earlier today, the former Spice Girl, 51, landed in Bahrain on a private jet to join her husband, who was transported in for crisis talks with F1 bosses after texts purportedly showing the exchanges were leaked.

Horner, 50 years old, wOn Wednesday he was cleared to continue as Red Bull team principal following an internal investigation into “inappropriate behaviour”, something he has always denied.

But just 24 hours later, WhatsApp messages apparently exchanged between Horner and the complainant were sent from an anonymous email to 149 journalists and senior F1 figures, prompting friends to warn that his marriage to Geri was “in doubt.” for the first time”.

Geri Halliwell's relationship with Christian Horner has been rocked in recent days by allegations of his inappropriate behavior towards a subordinate employee.

Geri Halliwell’s relationship with Christian Horner has been rocked in recent days by allegations of his inappropriate behavior towards a subordinate employee.

The Red Bull boss, seen today, is at the center of a deepening scandal after text messages allegedly exchanged between him and a female employee were leaked.

The Red Bull boss, seen today, is at the center of a deepening scandal after text messages allegedly exchanged between him and a female employee were leaked.

The Red Bull boss, seen today, is at the center of a deepening scandal after text messages allegedly exchanged between him and a female employee were leaked.

As well as jeopardizing his marriage, Horner, 50, also risks breaching the code of moral conduct set out by F1’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).

Still, Halliwell and Horner’s partnership has apparently been marred by controversy from the start after it emerged from the embers of a domestic drama.

The Red Bull director had initially cApart from his long-term partner, Beverley Allen, who only gave birth to their daughter, Olivia, six months earlier in favor of the pop star.

Halliwell had reportedly been interested in striking up a friendship with Horner for years and was caught on camera getting closer to the Red Bull boss, The Mail on Sunday previously reported.

In 2009, Ginger Spice attended the Monaco Grand Prix and was photographed arm in arm with Bernie Ecclestone with Horner floating in the background.

But Halliwell was still determined to establish a friendship and two years later she was back in Monaco once again.

This time he had one arm around the flamboyant former team owner and commentator Eddie Jordan and the other held the back of a seemingly nervous Horner.

Walking away, with at least a foot between them, his expression was something between a smile and a grimace.

2009: Ginger Spice attended the Monaco Grand Prix and was photographed arm in arm with Bernie Ecclestone with Horner floating in the background.

2009: Ginger Spice attended the Monaco Grand Prix and was photographed arm in arm with Bernie Ecclestone with Horner floating in the background.

2009: Ginger Spice attended the Monaco Grand Prix and was photographed arm in arm with Bernie Ecclestone with Horner floating in the background.

2011: Halliwell had one arm around flamboyant former team owner and commentator Eddie Jordan and the other holding the back of a seemingly nervous Horner.

2011: Halliwell had one arm around flamboyant former team owner and commentator Eddie Jordan and the other holding the back of a seemingly nervous Horner.

2011: Halliwell had one arm around flamboyant former team owner and commentator Eddie Jordan and the other holding the back of a seemingly nervous Horner.

2013: When the British Grand Prix arrived at Silverstone in 2013, the pair seemed very close.

2013: When the British Grand Prix arrived at Silverstone in 2013, the pair seemed very close.

2013: When the British Grand Prix arrived at Silverstone in 2013, the pair seemed very close.

The Red Bull boss had initially ditched his long-term partner Beverley Allen (pictured), who had only given birth to their daughter, Olivia, six months earlier, in favor of the pop star.

The Red Bull boss had initially ditched his long-term partner Beverley Allen (pictured), who had only given birth to their daughter, Olivia, six months earlier, in favor of the pop star.

The Red Bull boss had initially ditched his long-term partner Beverley Allen (pictured), who had only given birth to their daughter, Olivia, six months earlier, in favor of the pop star.

Timeline of Halliwell and Horner’s relationship

2009: Ginger Spice approaches Bernie Ecclestone as Horner watches Monaco Grand Prix

2011: Forming a friendship, Halliwell hugs the nervous Red Bull team manager as she once again attends the F1 race in Monaco.

2013: Horner and his first wife, Beverly Allen, welcome daughter Olivia, but divorce soon after

2013: That same year, Horner and the former Spice Girl seem to be getting closer at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

2014: Halliwell and Horner become engaged after just months of dating, but ‘briefly split’ while he attempted to salvage his relationship with Beverley.

2015: The couple reunites and marries in the United Kingdom.

2017: Halliwell and Horner welcome son Monty

But what a difference another two years made.

By the time the British Grand Prix arrived at Silverstone in 2013, the pair seemed very close.

Halliwell smiled directly at the camera while Horner looked happy and relaxed.

It is unclear how the relationship between Formula 1’s most beloved couple became difficult in what should have been a time of such joy.

But sources previously said Geri had clearly set her sights on the sporting boss, with a friend of Horner’s claiming she had been following him “for some years”.

Beverley gave birth to Horner’s son at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, United Kingdom, while he was away at the Japanese Grand Prix.

She later explained that she hoped to fly home on time, but Beverley went into labor earlier than expected.

He told reporters at the time: ‘Olivia arrived around 3.30am Tokyo time.

“We went out singing karaoke on Wednesday and got the baby’s head wet.

“Parenthood will probably be my biggest challenge.”

Shortly after, B.Everley, a former pub owner, was locked behind the doors of the couple’s huge Oxfordshire mansion, where in happier times the couple kept chickens, ducks, dogs and miniature ponies.

She and Horner divorced and one team member, who saw Halliwell and Horner together at the British Grand Prix in 2013, said: “It was really strange.” Geri just showed up, I mean, she showed up everywhere.

2015: After a brief separation, Halliwell and Horner finally reunited before getting married.

2015: After a brief separation, Halliwell and Horner finally reunited before getting married.

2015: After a brief separation, Halliwell and Horner finally reunited before getting married.

2017: Haliwell and Horner welcomed their son Monty (pictured alongside daughter Bluebell from a previous relationship and daughter Olivia from his first marriage).

2017: Haliwell and Horner welcomed their son Monty (pictured alongside daughter Bluebell from a previous relationship and daughter Olivia from his first marriage).

2017: Haliwell and Horner welcomed their son Monty (pictured alongside daughter Bluebell from a previous relationship and daughter Olivia from his first marriage).

‘So after the race, Christian was doing an interview and she just walked into the shot. She wasn’t supposed to be there and no one was expecting her, but then they gave her a microphone and she crashed the interview.

It was reported at the time that Halliwell had been telling his friends t“Christian is the one,” although she is notoriously unlucky in love, once admitting, “I think we all know that relationships have not been one of my strong suits.”

Her previous boyfriends included Chris Evans, Russell Brand and Robbie Williams, but she was also once engaged to The Italian shipping magnate Fabrizio Politi.

Halliwell and Horner got engaged in 2014 after just months of dating, but are said to have briefly split as he attempted to salvage his 14-year relationship with Beverley.which supposedly left the singer devastated.

But the couple eventually reunited before marrying in 2015 and welcoming their son Monty in 2017.

Horner had been with Beverly for 14 years. Six years his senior, she had been by her side throughout his career rise while he acted as stepfather to her two children from a previous relationship.

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