Christian Horner may not have entered Formula One in the anticipated capacity as a driver. Nonetheless, he has
become one of the paddock’s most recognizable figures, having led Red Bull to 11 world titles. Horner’s personal life
was very hectic during this period of success. During RBR’s four-year championship run, Christian faced a critical
phase in his marriage. The Briton broke up with his long-term partner, Beverley Allen, and began dating Spice Girl
Geri Halliwell. However, why did Horner abandon his first wife, even after she gave birth to their first daughter in
2013?
According to the Daily Mail UK, Geri Halliwell has been in and around the Formula One paddock since 2009. Ginger
Spice, who was attending races in Monaco and meeting former Formula One chairman Bernie Ecclestone, had her
sights set on Christian Horner for some time. However, because the Red Bull chief was still with his wife Beverley,
Halliwell was kept at bay for some time.
However, things began to alter year after year during Red Bull’s victory streak, which began in 2010. Perhaps Geri’s
familiarity with Horner’s F1 colleagues, such as Eddie Jordan, aided her efforts to befriend Christian. At the 2011
Monaco Grand Prix, the British boss posted an embarrassing photo with Halliwell and Eddie smiling. Meanwhile,
Horner maintained a tense look, neither smiling nor furious.
2013 was most likely the year that Horner’s personal life took off. Beverley was pregnant with Christian’s first child.
However, Geri’s bond with her husband is likely to have grown stronger. When Beverley was about 6 months
pregnant, Horner took another photo with Geri at the 2013 British GP. In this photo, the Red Bull executive
appeared at ease alongside Ginger Spice.
While Beverley gave birth daughter Olivia Horner later that year, the couple’s relationship was most likely strained.
The pair reportedly separated just six months after Olivia’s birth. These six months were essential and could have
gone either way. Christian and his wife were likewise striving to save their marriage.
In March 2014, Halliwell and Horner were spotted walking in London near Geri’s residence. Later in October 2014,
the couple officially acknowledged their relationship, and the following month, they announced their engagement.
Beverley was clearly distraught when she split up with Christian. Things were not going well in the Horner
household; in 2015, Christian’s parents even chose to skip his wedding.
