Christian Horner, the Red Bull team principal and Geri Horner's husband, is embroiled in a controversy following the leak of private messages allegedly sent by him to a female staff member. The leaked messages, which include scandalous remarks about Spanx, 'Santa PJ selfies', and 'drooling over' stretching legs, have prompted FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to consider next steps and potentially meet at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Despite the controversy, the FIA has ruled out any immediate investigation unless a formal complaint is received. Horner has denied the allegations of inappropriate behavior but faces increased scrutiny as Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and other sport stakeholders react to the unfolding situation.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says #F1 chiefs, not teams, hold the responsibility to “set the compass right” over the ongoing controversy surrounding Red Bull’s Christian Horner. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/Wcv5exdsxw
Christian Horner 'absolutely' expects to remain in charge after claims of inappropriate behaviour Read more⬇️ https://t.co/t9bzRb8Urx
Christian Horner denies allegations following alleged leaked messages https://t.co/uHuDOLSpro
Toto Wolff calls for FIA and F1 action over Red Bull’s Christian Horner investigation #TelegraphSport | #BahrainGP
The president of Formula 1’s governing body tells the Financial Times the controversy around Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is damaging the sport but that the FIA won’t conduct its own inquiry unless it receives a complaint. #F1 #RedBull https://t.co/o0SZKwusx0
F1 supremo Mohammed Ben Sulayem breaks silence on Christian Horner sext scandal after showdown with Red Bull chief https://t.co/a3vcKyrszm https://t.co/a3vcKyrszm
Christian Horner saga 'damaging the sport' as FIA president breaks silence after crunch meeting https://t.co/RjQPwi0vjI
Christian Horner seen with wife Geri as he refuses to comment on claims of inappropriate behaviour. https://t.co/SQxcLEqVmK https://t.co/MnkpLz03n6
Red Bull 'fear more Christian Horner message leaks' as Bahrain Grand Prix plans thrown into chaos https://t.co/sAS8V2xioF
What to know about F1 Red Bull boss — and Ginger Spice hubby —Christian Horner’s sexting scandal https://t.co/RH7Xgg6O8b https://t.co/Zm0f4o4kNN
🔴 FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has ruled out any immediate plans to investigate allegations surrounding Christian Horner, despite admitting that the ongoing controversy is “damaging” #F1. Full story ⬇️ https://t.co/GOLoabEyUt
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has ruled out any immediate plans to investigate allegations surrounding Christian Horner, despite admitting that the ongoing controversy is “damaging” #F1. Full story here⬇️ https://t.co/pUkrUnZWMa
Christian Horner’s alleged texts included scandalous remarks about Spanx, legs opening https://t.co/NBMZN9VTKt https://t.co/Hq2hCbVnz2
The shocking texts F1 pro Christian Horner allegedly sent to female colleague: Spanx, stretching and more https://t.co/tSv6ZhOz69 https://t.co/FOQJCtZWPP
Christian Horner says he 'can't comment on unknown sources' following the leak of hundreds of messages allegedly from him to a female colleague. The Formula 1 team principal has been cleared of misconduct following allegations of inappropriate behaviour. https://t.co/ZPSservhhO https://t.co/qosPxO5rnG
Messages leaked hours after F1 boss Christian Horner cleared in workplace misconduct probe https://t.co/Wb70Ko4iSN https://t.co/IUIbQ2WA3A
Christian Horner set for crisis talks with head of FIA over email furore https://t.co/SdzApbCgVH
🚗 Christian Horner may face disrepute charge as FIA and F1 consider investigation https://t.co/y79tb6Au7q
Shock Christian Horner sexts REVEALED from drooling over ‘Spanx’ to telling colleague he wanted to ‘stretch’ her legs https://t.co/UeueWp6Q5q https://t.co/TITf1hzxPA
The grubby texts 'from boss Christian Horner to subordinate female employee' revealed https://t.co/36Zf3WN97l https://t.co/G5P7H6WS06
The grubby texts 'from boss Christian Horner to subordinate female employee': From 'Santa PJ selfies' to 'stretching legs' and jokes about Spanx, the tacky message exchange being shared on social media as F1 boss returns to the paddock in Bahrain https://t.co/MH9mTEjOEb https://t.co/mr60CDfHdY
The grubby texts 'from boss Christian Horner to subordinate female employee' https://t.co/oVZtEIAJ7x https://t.co/1drCjmTXj7
Christian Horner has again denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour following the leak Read more: https://t.co/z73XU6gdJN https://t.co/zgtINnPm1N
F1 owners and bosses considering next steps on Christian Horner https://t.co/3au69H1Rbi https://t.co/sXHEoIUfVQ
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was under renewed pressure on Friday after private messages allegedly between him and a female staff member were leaked to Formula One officials and journalists. #AFPSports https://t.co/dzWxASUGjq
Red Bull F1 team plunged into turmoil after messages allegedly involving boss and female colleague leaked https://t.co/O9cHj8NE4C
The racing world has been left in 'disbelief' by Christian Horner's alleged leaked messages https://t.co/5wTxkHrlFD
Christian Horner’s future at Oracle Red Bull Racing is hanging in the balance after private messages purporting to be between the team principal and a female staff member were leaked to leading Formula 1 figures and dozens of international journalists ⬇️ https://t.co/sgqPB0ztN3
F1 chiefs 'to hold crunch meeting today' after Christian Horner 'text messages and photos leaked' https://t.co/fB7lH4MFEP
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and #F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali are set to meet at the Bahrain Grand Prix to discuss potential next steps over the Christian Horner controversy 🗣️ FULL STORY ➡️: https://t.co/osBRXHUNIZ https://t.co/M7a6s2P21b
FIA president Ben Sulayem and #F1 CEO Domenicali are set to meet at the Bahrain Grand Prix to discuss potential next steps over the Horner controversy. Full story. ⬇️ https://t.co/OuMIl8k67X
Christian Horner in fight for his F1 future as email 'leak' ramps up pressure ✍️ @mattmajendie https://t.co/n4RQPoSk0G
Christian Horner back in eye of F1 storm after email leaks alleged messages https://t.co/0KHZIQzjv4