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EXCLUSIVE: As Geri Horner’s husband officially walked away from his job, it has reopened ‘old wounds’ as a source tells us ‘it\u2019s an instant reminder of the investigation and texting scandal’<\/p>\n

07:00, 28 Sep 2025Updated 07:07, 28 Sep 2025<\/p>\n

\"AsAs Geri Horner’s husband officially walked away from his job,(Image: AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

When Geri Horner\u2019<\/a>s F1 boss husband Christian officially walked away from his top Red Bull<\/a> role last week with a reported \u00a380m payout, a source claims it reopened \u2018painful wounds\u2019 <\/a>for his ever-loyal wife. Last year, Christian faced allegations of \u201ccontrolling and inappropriate behaviour\u201d by a female colleague, which he strongly denied. Cleared of any wrongdoing following an investigation, the 51-year-old racing car driver nonetheless faced a flurry of backlash amid the scandal.<\/p>\n

Spice Girls star Geri, 53,<\/a> may have stood by her husband of ten years – but our source maintains it\u2019s not so easy for the mum-of-one to forget what was a dark time. \u201cChristian\u2019s departure from Red Bull means huge amounts of money for the family, but it doesn\u2019t erase what led to this\u201d, they exclusively tell OK!.<\/a><\/p>\n

READ MORE: Christian Horner to lose staggering amount of his \u00a380m Red Bull payout straight away<\/a>READ MORE: White Stuff’s \u00a3150 quilted coat that’s ‘very toasty’ on autumn walks is now down to \u00a375<\/a>\"LastLast year, Christian faced allegations of \u201ccontrolling and inappropriate behaviour\u201d by a female colleague(Image: Alan Chapman\/Dave Benett\/Getty Images)\"SpiceSpice Girls star Geri, 53, may have stood by her husband of ten years – but our source maintains it\u2019s not so easy for the mum-of-one to forget what was a dark time(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\u201cGeri feels like him leaving Red Bull is reopening painful wounds – it\u2019s naturally bringing back all of the drama and heartache of the last year. People talk about Christian leaving and it\u2019s an instant reminder of the investigation and texting scandal,\u201d they say. Christian was sacked from his two-decade long run as Red Bull\u2019s Team principal in July, his duties immediately paused, but he has only now reached a settlement with the Austrian company to officially leave. His time at Red Bull came to a sour end this summer when the company announced he was to be \u201crelieved\u201d of his operational duties with immediate effect, to be replaced by current CEO and Team Principle Laurent Mekies. Following a three-week investigation, he was cleared of any wrongdoing. However, WhatsApp<\/a> texts allegedly sent between the two parties were leaked just 24 hours later, causing further speculation that Christian had been suggestive towards the colleague.<\/p>\n

\"HisHis time at Red Bull came to a sour end this summer when the company announced he was to be \u201crelieved\u201d of his operational duties (Image: AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Mum-of-two Geri supported her other half throughout, but was said to be finding the public speculation tough to take behind the scenes. And our source claims that things haven\u2019t quite been brushed under the carpet, with all eyes on Christian yet again. \u201cGeri is still struggling with what happened, it wasn\u2019t easy to go through at all. Christian\u2019s payout from Red Bull brings that all back up for her. She stood by him when some would have questioned him, and has worked really hard to move past it all.\u201d At the time of his dismissal, a source told us that Christian\u2019s axing was the latest in a string of public embarrassments for Geri. \u201cGeri is going to stand by her man and is supporting him fully. Image means so much to her, but behind closed doors she isn\u2019t happy about the attention this brings,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n

\"Geri,Geri, alongside Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton and Melanie Chisholm, became a household name before leaving the band in 1998(Image: Alan Chapman\/Dave Benett\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\u201cImage means so much to Geri and she knows everyone will relate it back to the leaked messages and what went on last year, so it\u2019s not easy for her.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not all bad news, however. Christian reportedly received an \u00a380m payout last week to sever his contract, which was due to run until 2030.<\/p>\n

The whopping compensation package is almost double what Geri received for her chart-topping pop career in the Spice Girls – and more than trumps her earnings from the band.<\/p>\n

Geri, alongside Victoria Beckham<\/a>, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton and Melanie Chisholm, became a household name before leaving the band in 1998.<\/p>\n

Christian has been married to Geri since 2015 and shares son Montague, eight, with the former singer, who is also a mother to daughter Bluebell, 19, from a previous relationship with filmmaker Sacha Gervasi.<\/p>\n

Geri is also stepmum to Christian\u2019s 11-year-old daughter Olivia, whom he shared with late ex-wife, Beverley Allen. While it hasn\u2019t been an easy year for Geri and her brood, our source goes on to say that one thing she is thankful for is the chance at a whole new chapter. \u201cGeri is ready for a fresh start. She\u2019s made it clear she doesn\u2019t want any more negativity surrounding them, it\u2019s been embarrassing enough as it is. Money doesn\u2019t take away the public scrutiny and judgement, so she\u2019s laid down the rules to Christian going forward to make sure they\u2019re not in this kind of situation again. It\u2019s time to move past all of it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"WhileWhile the former singer is yet to speak out on what her husband\u2019s next move may be, Christian did share a statement last week(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

They added, \u201cThis clean slate also means more family time and a chance for Christian and Geri to spend time together, which is what they both want\u201d. While the former singer is yet to speak out on what her husband\u2019s next move may be, Christian did share a statement last week, in which he said: \u201cLeading Red Bull Racing has been an honour and privilege. When we started in 2005, none of us could have imagined the journey ahead \u2013 the championships, the races, the people, the memories.\u201d<\/p>\n

He continued: \u201cI am incredibly proud of what we achieved as a team breaking records and reaching heights no-one would ever believe were possible and I will forever carry that with me.\u201d<\/p>\n

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