Geri Halliwell is ‘devastated’ over allegations in opposition to her husband

Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell is alleged to be ‘devastated’ over the allegations in opposition to her husband Christian Horner, however will stand by him in public, a good friend has revealed to the MailOnline. 

Mr Horner is dealing with allegations of ‘extremely controlling behaviour’ by a feminine colleague, which he denies, as an investigation is opened into the the Red Bull Formula One crew principal.

MailOnline understands the accusations surrounding the husband of Spice Girls singer relate to claims of wrongdoing made by a crew worker. 

Allegations regarding Horner had been flying round throughout the sport over the weekend, forward of the brand new season beginning subsequent month. But they’re flatly denied by the father-of-two and no proof of that nature has been established.

A supply throughout the Red Bull crew mentioned the claims associated to ‘extremely controlling behaviour’. It is alleged that the behaviour was in direction of a feminine colleague.

Horner, 50, who is predicted to stay within the job he has held since 2005 whereas the interior investigation is carried out, mentioned: ‘I fully deny these claims.’

A press release from Red Bull Austria – the Austrian vitality drinks agency which owns the F1 crew – confirmed a probe was ongoing. It mentioned: ‘After turning into conscious of latest allegations, the corporate initiated an impartial investigation. This investigation, which is already underway, is being carried out by an exterior specialised lawyer. 

‘The firm takes these issues extraordinarily severely and the investigation shall be full as quickly as practicable. It wouldn’t be acceptable to make any additional feedback right now.’

Confirmation of the probe right now follows 36 hours of denials from the crew primarily based in Milton Keynes of any alleged wrongdoing. Horner has additionally described the accusations as ‘nuts’, in a message protesting his innocence to MailOnline.

According to Horner loyalists, he’s the sufferer of an inner combat throughout the broader Red Bull household.

Once protected by Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz, the declare he’s now uncovered to forces out to do him down since Mateschitz died in October 2022, aged 79.

Horner’s defenders say the accusations are smears geared toward unseating him from energy in an try to wrest management to Salzburg, the house of the fizzy drinks firm that lends its title to the F1 crew – the dominant power of the present period with Max Verstappen successful the final three world titles.

Horner has run the crew since its entry into F1 in 2005 and received a number of championship with Sebastian Vettel and now Verstappen.

Red Bull are on account of launch their newest automotive on February 15 forward of the brand new season which begins in Bahrain on March 2. 

Horner was awarded a CBE for his providers to motorsport within the New Year Honours List. 

Horner and Halliwell married in 2015 and have had one little one collectively, Montague, seven.

Halliwell had a daughter Bluebell, 16, with screenwriter Sacha Gervasi in 2005, whereas Horner shares Olivia, 10, along with his ex-partner Beverley Allen. 

Horner, who has led Red Bull since their arrival on the grid in 2005, has overseen a interval of big success for the crew.

The outfit have received seven drivers’ championships and 6 constructors championships below Horner. 

Last season, Red Bull received 21 of the 22 races on the calendar as Max Verstappen claimed the drivers’ title.

Horner celebrated his fiftieth birthday in December, with stars in attendance together with Ronnie Wood and Sir Rod Stewart. 

Take That singer Gary Barlow was additionally seen tapping away on the piano as the remainder of the friends serenaded him with choruses of joyful birthday, whereas R&B singer Jade Jones was seen posing for an image with the Red Bull chief.

Horner was additionally offered with a three-tier birthday cake which learn ‘World Champion’ – having received six Constructors’ Championships.

Famous faces from the sporting world additionally went to the get together, with Bernie Ecclestone seen having fun with the festivities alongside his spouse Brazilian Fabiana Flosi.

Horner shared an appreciation put up on his Instagram after the occasion, writing: ‘Last evening my pretty spouse Geri fully stunned me with a very sudden dinner with some pretty pals. Looks like we’re forming a band.’

Meanwhile, Halliwell took to Instagram to share a sequence of images with the next caption: ‘A shock belated birthday celebration for @christianhorner and the Supergroup! @officialgarybarlow, you are wonderful!’.

She additionally gushed: ‘You are my finest good friend. I really like you greater than phrases can say and I’m so grateful that you simply’re in my life. I believe you are a tremendous individual, you are form, you are loving, you are beneficiant.

‘I’m simply actually actually grateful and I simply need to want you the perfect, this new chapter in your life, simply brilliance. You’re a tremendous man and I simply need to want you content, joyful birthday. I really like you.’ 

Last month MailOnline solely revealed that Horner and Halliwell had submitted plans to construct a swimming pool at their Grade II-listed mansion.

Planning paperwork present the couple have utilized to put in the pool of their backyard, alongside new ornamental planting and a warmth pump to maintain the water heat.

In the paperwork, the couple say the works to the historic household house are being performed in an effort to modernise the grounds – as they hope to ‘improve’ its ‘distinctive character’.

The 40ft by 16ft pool full with a fountain, topiary, sunbeds and a 6ft-deep finish alongside their greenhouse and to the aspect of the primary house, the plans present.

Many of the paperwork had been submitted on January 2 – days after Horner was named within the New Year’s List for providers to motorsport following one other victorious season at Red Bull. 

But its place within the current 18th century vegetable backyard has been criticised by heritage specialists on account of a ‘excessive likelihood of buried stays’ being discovered through the excavation. 

While senior conservation officer Mandy Lumb mentioned the proposal wouldn’t have an effect on the listed constructing, she mentioned: ‘Given the excavation shall be in shut proximity to the prevailing home and doubtlessly over stays of the previous home there’s a excessive likelihood of buried stays; the recommendation of the Archaeological Advisor needs to be sought on this matter.’

She added that the outbuilding, the place the plant is about to be housed, needs to be repaired as a part of the plans.

And she criticised the Horners for not making use of for planning permission for a brick wall and a sequence of coated seating areas, which she deems ‘unauthorised’ until the couple can get permission.

It comes only a 12 months after the couple utilized to broaden their mansion with an entire new flooring because the planning utility stating they want extra room for his or her ‘rising household.’