Horner's journey through scandal and F1 exit has but one constant
Christian Horner and wife Geri Halliwell-Horner at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Photo: Race Pictures.
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Christian Horner, though ousted from Red Bull Racing, still has his wife Geri Halliwell-Horner's unwavering support to fall back on.
Christian Horner - Photo: Race Pictures
Christian Horner’s sudden exit from Red Bull in July, following a storm of allegations and a power struggle at the top, sent shockwaves through Formula 1.
Having received a settlement payout which GPblog understands amounts to 60 million, under the terms of his Red Bull exit agreement, could be free to return to the sport as soon as next spring.
What form that return might take is less clear. F1 personalities suggest Horner has no interest in simply stepping back into a team principal role.
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Instead, he is said to be eyeing something bigger, potentially a team owner or part-owner position, which would elevate his influence in the sport even further. All signs point towards a comeback, but the capacity remains unknown.
Through all of this, Geri Halliwell is said to have been a constant presence, although she apparently did give Horner a sharp reminder of her anger when the scandal first broke, but at no stage did she consider walking away, it has been reported.
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The pair recently marked their tenth wedding anniversary with a belated honeymoon in Scotland, and, according to reports, those close to them say Horner is deeply appreciative of her support.
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Halliwell, once the Spice Girls’ boldest voice, has now become a fixture in F1 circles, the self-styled “queen of Formula One”. Their Oxfordshire estate, thoroughbred horses, and social calendar with the likes of Pippa Middleton and Prince William reflect a lifestyle far removed from her Watford roots.
Horner’s next move will be watched closely, both inside and outside the sport. With Geri firmly at his side, his story in Formula 1 doesn’t yet feel finished.
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