Geri Halliwell’s husband Christian Horner is under investigation over claims the Red Bull chief behaved ‘inappropriately’.
The Formula One giants are looking into allegations against the 50-year-old father of two from a colleague.
Red Bull, the team of world champion Max Verstappen, said it takes the allegations ‘extremely seriously’.
A spokesman said: ‘After being made aware of certain recent allegations, the company launched an independent investigation.
‘This process, which is already underway, is being carried out by an external specialist barrister,’ a spokesman said.
‘The company takes these matters extremely seriously and the investigation will be completed as soon as practically possible. It would not be appropriate to comment further at this time.’
Horner said in response: ‘I completely deny these claims.’
Christian Horner – husband of former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell – is under investigation following allegations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’. They’re seen at the Grand Prix in Monaco in May 2023
Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell-Horner married in 2015 and have had one child together, Montague, seven
The couple at the Larkhill Royal Artillery Point to Point. Miss Halliwell, 51, sold 100 million records with the Spice Girls
Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell-Horner married in 2015 and have had one child together, Montague, seven.
Miss Halliwell had a daughter Bluebell, 16, with screenwriter Sacha Gervasi in 2005, while share Olivia, eight, with his ex-partner Beverley Allen.
Horner, who has led Red Bull since their arrival on the grid in 2005, has overseen a period of huge success for the team.
The Milton Keynes-based outfit have won seven drivers’ championships and six constructors championships under Horner.
Last season, Red Bull won 21 of the 22 races on the calendar as Max Verstappen claimed the drivers’ title.
The news of the investigation was first reported by Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf.
Horner celebrated his 50th birthday in December, with stars in attendance including Ronnie Wood and Sir Rod Stewart.
Take That singer Gary Barlow was also seen tapping away at the piano as the rest of the guests serenaded him with choruses of happy Birthday, while R&B singer Jade Jones was seen posing for a picture with the Red Bull chief.
Horner was also presented with a three-tier birthday cake which read ‘World Champion’ – having won six Constructors’ Championships and has already secured the 2023 title.
Famous faces from the sporting world also went to the party, with Bernie Ecclestone seen enjoying the festivities alongside his wife Brazilian Fabiana Flosi.
Horner shared an appreciation post on his Instagram after the event, writing: ‘Last night my lovely wife Geri completely surprised me with a totally unexpected dinner with some lovely friends. Looks like we’re forming a band.’
Meanwhile, Halliwell took to Instagram to share a series of photos with the following caption: ‘A surprise belated birthday celebration for @christianhorner and the Supergroup! @officialgarybarlow, you’re amazing!’.
She also gushed about her husband in an Instagram video, telling him: ‘You are my best friend. I love you more than words can say and I’m so grateful that you’re in my life. I think you’re an amazing person, you’re kind, you’re loving, you’re generous.
‘I’m just really really grateful and I just want to wish you the best, this new chapter in your life, just brilliance. You’re an amazing man and I just want to wish you happy, happy birthday. I love you.’
Mr Horner with Max Verstappen on October 7 at the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar
Christian Horner and Geri Horner-Halliwell on holiday
‘You’re an amazing man’: Geri Horner gushed over husband Christian Horner on Thursday as she marked his 50th birthday with a sweet Instagram post
‘Happy birthday’: The Spice Girls star, 50, said she is ‘really grateful’ to have Christian, who is the current Team Principal of the Red Bull Formula One team, as her ‘best friend’
Last month MailOnline exclusively revealed that Christian and Geri had submitted plans to build a swimming pool at their Grade II-listed mansion.
Planning documents show the couple have applied to install the pool in their garden, alongside new decorative planting and a heat pump to keep the water warm.
In the documents, the couple say the works to the historic family home are being done in an effort to modernise the grounds – as they hope to ‘enhance’ its ‘unique character’.
The 40ft by 16ft pool complete with a fountain, topiary, sunbeds and a 6ft-deep end alongside their greenhouse and to the side of the main home, the plans show.
Many of the documents were submitted on January 2 – days after Horner was named in the New Years List for services to Motor Sport following another victorious season at Red Bull.
But its position in the existing 18th century vegetable garden has been criticised by heritage experts due to a ‘high chance of buried remains’ being found during the excavation.
Miss Halliwell threw her Horner a surprise 50th birthday party in December
Celebrities from the sporting world and music world collided for the dinner party – with the likes of Rock n’ Roll legends Ronnie Wood and Sir Rod Stewart see in attendance
Horner was also presented with a three-tier birthday cake which read ‘World Champion’ – having won six Constructors’ Championships and has already secured the 2023 title
Horner joked they should start a new band as the likes of Barlow was seen singing on the night
While Senior Conservation Officer Mandy Lumb said the proposal would not affect the listed building, she said: ‘Given the excavation will be in close proximity to the existing house and potentially over remains of the former house there is a high chance of buried remains; the advice of the Archaeological Advisor should be sought on this matter.’
She added that the outbuilding, where the plant is set to be housed, should be repaired as part of the plans.
And she criticised the Horners for not applying for planning permission for a brick wall and a series of covered seating areas, which she deems ‘unauthorised’ unless the couple can get permission.
It comes just a year after the couple applied to expand their mansion with a whole new floor as the planning application stating they need more room for their ‘growing family.’
Last month MailOnline exclusively revealed that Christian and Geri had submitted plans to build a swimming pool at their Grade II-listed mansion
The Spice Girl and F1 Red Bull boss are looking to add the water feature alongside new decorative planting and a heat pump to keep the water warm
The 40ft by 16ft pool complete with a fountain, topiary, sunbeds and a 6ft-deep end alongside their greenhouse and to the side of the main home
Plans of the existing gardens show topiary and vegetable patches where the pool would be put in
