Geri Halliwell was dubbed ‘Princess Leia’ in her newest present of help for her under-pressure husband Christian Horner.
The Red Bull staff principal has confronted calls to resign after being accused of controlling behaviour by a feminine colleague, which he denied. He was cleared by an inside investigation into the matter, just for a drive of WhatsApp messages, allegedly between Horner and the complainant, to be despatched to 149 members of F1 personnel and media. Horner has all the time denied any wrongdoing.
Max Verstappen’s influential father, Jos, has slammed Horner, successfully calling for him to go whereas the feminine complainant has been suspended by the staff on full pay. And within the newest twist, Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko, who’s employed by guardian firm Red Bull GmbH fairly than the race staff, stated he was at risk of being suspended.
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It has since been confirmed that Marko, 80, will stay in his position, however the saga has prompt a significant energy wrestle is ongoing inside F1’s dominant staff. Throughout all of it, former Spice Girl Geri has remained by Horner’s aspect, fairly actually. She walked hand in hand together with her hubby forward of qualifying in Bahrain final weekend in a really public show of help.
And she was by Horner’s aspect once more on the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, becoming a member of in with the celebrations after the staff secured one other one-two with Verstappen main dwelling Perez.
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She was sporting an eye catching costume which had followers evaluating her legendary Star Wars character Princess Leia. One fan harshly branded her a “Lidl Princess Leia” whereas one other requested: “Has Geri come as Princess Leia?”
A 3rd requested: “Why is Geri dressed as Princess Leia?? Wishing she was in a galaxy far far away maybe.” A fourth added: “Geri Halliwell looking like Princess Leia at the F1.”
Horner was quizzed once more in regards to the saga which has engulfed the staff after the race. On Marko’s scenario, he informed Sky Sports: “Helmut Marko is a consultant to Red Bull GmbH and not the team. Max is a valuable member of this team and a wonderful driver. We are a team and no single individual is bigger than the team.”
On whether or not he was Verstappen’s backing following his father’s explosive feedback, he added: “I am aware of rumblings and I am aware of what has been said. He is our driver and he’s doing a great job and as team principal and CEO I’m responsible for the running and the operation of this team. Everybody has to do their part.”