Christian and Geri Horner cosy up after big win at Warwick Races
The couple celebrated their horse’s victory with a united front
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Your support makes all the difference.F1 boss Christian Horner traded horsepower for horse power as he celebrated winning big at the races alongside wife Geri Horner.
Red Bull Formula One team principal and his Spice Girl wife Geri were on course at Warwick to cheer home last-race winner Lift Me Up, who set up a tilt at the Cheltenham Festival.
The couple appeared in high spirits following a turbulent 2024 that saw Horner clear his name after a workplace investigation.
The 51-year-old racing executive faced allegations of “inappropriate and coercive behaviour” involving a female employee, following the leak of hundreds of WhatsApp messages purportedly exchanged between them. However, an internal investigation cleared Horner of all wrongdoing.
Dressed in a white coat and gloves – though muddied from the event – Geri was all smiles next to her husband, who sported a khaki coat. The couple celebrated their horse’s victory at the event on Monday (20 January).
Their united front comes after media scrutiny earlier in the year, with Geri reportedly “mortified and angry” at the allegations but remaining steadfast in her public support. The two continued to attend F1 events together, and Horner was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2024 New Year Honours list for his services to motorsport.
He described the honour as “humbling”, adding: “It’s a huge privilege to receive an honour like this.”
Speaking of the recognition, Horner described it as “humbling,” saying: “It’s a huge privilege to receive an honour like this.” He added that King Charles was “charming” during their brief conversation at the ceremony: “We exchanged pleasantries, and he inquired how the season had gone.”
This honour came just days after Geri declared she “belongs to no man,” addressing speculation about their relationship. Horner later expressed gratitude for her unwavering support during what he described as a “perfect storm” earlier in the year.
“In life, it is a great lesson that the more success you have, the more of a target you become,” Horner told the Daily Mail. “You just stay true to yourself, and I am very fortunate to have a tremendous family. My wife has been unbelievable, fantastic. Your partner is always the one you share your difficulties with.”
Horner praised Geri as “absolutely outstanding and hugely supportive” throughout the investigation, noting that her perspective provided “weight and measure” during difficult times.
The couple also attended the final weekend of the 2024 season at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit, maintaining a united front amidst intense media scrutiny.
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