Christian Horner, the Red Bull Formula 1 team principal, is embroiled in a controversy following the leak of private messages allegedly between him and a female staff member. The scandal has prompted discussions among F1 owners and bosses about potential next steps, including the possibility of using a little-known rule, especially after the messages leaked hours after Horner was cleared in a workplace misconduct probe. The leaked messages have caused significant damage to the sport, according to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Horner and his wife, Geri Halliwell, have put on a united front at the Bahrain Grand Prix, with Halliwell wearing £780 Louboutin heels, amidst reports of crisis talks and public displays of solidarity. FIA and F1 officials, including CEO Stefano Domenicali, are set to meet to discuss the situation further. Meanwhile, Horner has expressed confidence in his job security, stating he 'can't comment on unknown sources' and has thanked his wife for her support during this challenging time, asserting he 'absolutely' expects to stay in charge.
"I'm not going to comment on what motive whatever person may have for doing this. My focus is on this team, my family, my wife, and going racing" 💬 Christian Horner set the record straight after a turbulent #BahrainGP weekend for Red Bull's #F1 boss ⤵️ https://t.co/QDvI50ydYj
"I'm not going to comment on what motive whatever person may have for doing this. My focus is on this team, my family, my wife, and going racing" 💬 Christian Horner has set following a turbulent #BahrainGP weekend for the Red Bull #F1 team principal ⤵️ https://t.co/QDvI50ydYj
Christian Horner, Geri Halliwell arrive holding hands at F1 race amid sexting scandal https://t.co/7bvEqjx0iZ https://t.co/lfb4Gp2fKu
Red Bull boss Christian Horner says he 'absolutely' expects to stay in charge for Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - after Geri Halliwell 'read him the riot act' over bombshell text messages leak https://t.co/1Ev7kWFXQE https://t.co/6uTMTFoLEE
Christian Horner 'absolutely' expects to remain in charge after claims of inappropriate behaviour Read more⬇️ https://t.co/t9bzRb8Urx
Christian Horner clings on for now after an Oscar-worthy display of chutzpah in Bahrain... Red Bull's boss rides the storm with wife Geri Halliwell by his side every step of the way https://t.co/Sula4Hincg https://t.co/bNDDY7fBNf
Christian Horner thanks 'incredible wife' Geri Halliwell for show of support after 'unwanted attention' https://t.co/aV2wlWVNRf
The whirlwind timeline of Geri Halliwell and Christian Horner's marriage https://t.co/r0Ef6wEv5J
Report @skynews on the #F1 show of solidarity - as Geri parades with embattled husband Christian Horner in the paddock. A display of unity & very public display of affection before Red Bull triumph amid the turmoil. Producer @samuelketch https://t.co/3OjRsidajq
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
Christian Horner shares tender moment with Geri Halliwell, reiterates Red Bull is ‘united’ amid scandal https://t.co/dw1PE1Lyod https://t.co/SQS2Ot9g7C
Amid the ongoing fallout from an investigation into his conduct, Christian Horner says he has no doubts about his job security as @redbullracing #F1 team boss. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/o7Rx4yezDs
Christian Horner gives defiant seven-word statement amid sext leak storm after #BahrainGP win https://t.co/NjAmoBaSbJ https://t.co/NAvoEiAXvx
Christian Horner confident of avoiding Red Bull sack after Geri Halliwell supports husband on track https://t.co/0NB0gK0BkG
Christian Horner and wife Geri in display of unity at Bahrain Grand Prix https://t.co/FV3Ura59DF
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
🔺 UPDATE: Horner’s Spice Girl wife, Geri, arrived at the Bahrain International Circuit hand in hand with her under-fire husband before today's race. The couple's bold entrance was undoubtedly stage-managed after a damaging week for their marriage. Read below 🔽 https://t.co/nNEUr58P2N
🔺 UPDATE: Horner’s Spice Girl wife, Geri, arrived at the Bahrain International Circuit hand in hand with her under-fire husband before today's race. The couple's bold entrance was undoubtedly stage-managed after a damaging week for their reputations and marriage. Read below 🔽 https://t.co/UjeWz8OqSz
Geri Horner displayed 'tension' towards Christian and was 'driving their PR response' as the couple put on united front at Bahrain Grand Prix following leaked text message scandal, body language expert claims https://t.co/4AlUIWTFWt https://t.co/NOIJ6fFatQ
Halliwell and Horner share kiss at Bahrain Grand Prix after message scandal https://t.co/gJ1bzFm1WI
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
Geri Horner is elegant in white dress and £780 Louboutin heels as she puts on united front with Christian at Bahrain Grand Prix following leaked text message scandal https://t.co/vTDf7VwScW https://t.co/5e5yqdBqdx
Christian Horner, Geri Halliwell arrive holding hands at F1 race amid sexting scandal https://t.co/epOwSSBA9J https://t.co/JeDkK1TNHf
Spice Girls singer Geri Horner has arrived in Bahrain with her husband and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner ✍️: @CharlotteAKMac https://t.co/TEX8L6pDR4
Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell put on a united front after allegations relating to the leak of hundreds of WhatsApp messages https://t.co/ZHKmvILlTd
Geri and Christian Horner put on united front ahead of Bahrain GP https://t.co/Kwl1h9sY8C
Red Bull 'fear more Christian Horner message leaks' as Bahrain Grand Prix plans thrown into chaos https://t.co/sAS8V2xioF
Christian Horner and wife Geri put on defiant show of solidarity at Bahrain Grand Prix https://t.co/eCuQrok98R
Christian Horner and his wife Geri arrived to the paddock hand in hand today 📸 https://t.co/Qqx0WgbYOA
Geri Halliwell and Christian Horner arrive hand-in-hand on the Bahrain Grand Prix grid https://t.co/6u8SPmLfRk https://t.co/aPbv6LNqFy
Geri Horner to attend Bahrain Grand Prix 'in support of husband' Christian Horner amid 'leaked texts' storm https://t.co/eCuQrok98R
Horner seen in Bahrain without Halliwell amid 'crisis talks' over messages https://t.co/C9eCGOLr4s
Geri Halliwell is reportedly holding crisis talks with confidants after flirtatious WhatsApp messages allegedly sent by her husband Christian Horner to a female colleague were leaked https://t.co/eah9QOURxq
Geri Halliwell 'has shut out other Spice Girls stars' as Christian Horner saga overshadows new F1 season https://t.co/QEYu9dio61
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
F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix Race: Christian Horner latest and live build-up with Max Verstappen in pole position ahead of 2024 season opener... but will Geri Halliwell join her husband in the paddock? https://t.co/L255Gcm4hf https://t.co/eh6J0S5VVZ
Inside the Red Bull civil war: Christian Horner has the backing of F1 team's majority shareholder... but co-owner wants him out, and senior figures are already jostling for power as texts leak brings tension to the fore https://t.co/HS4ayw00W1 https://t.co/lAePCbFjiX
Geri Halliwell 'was talked into meeting Christian Horner in Bahrain' as crisis talks held and team 'worried' https://t.co/OdCOBudHWp
🔴 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
F1 legend Martin Brundle 'very sad' over Christian Horner leaked messages and says 'this is just the beginning' https://t.co/tNBAxHO8NT https://t.co/tNBAxHO8NT
Geri Halliwell Bahrain 'plan' comes to light as Christian Horner's wife jets in after alleged evidence leak https://t.co/Khm1jGdEsa
How Geri Halliwell stole pole position in Christian Horner's life after spending years becoming friends with multi-millionaire Red Bull boss at races - even as his then-partner was PREGNANT with their child https://t.co/WahN5AKkII https://t.co/yU1BWiBukW
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 ‘a little bit distracted’ admits Max Verstappen as Red Bull crisis overshadows Bahrain GP ✍️ @tomcary_tel #TelegraphSport | #BahrainGP
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
Christian Horner's accuser 'very unhappy' over Red Bull investigation as Geri Halliwell lands in Bahrain https://t.co/8DPbcq8yUo
Christian Horner timeline amid F1's biggest scandal https://t.co/ztm7XIkMgT https://t.co/7tt2x58VUv
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
F1 owners and bosses considering next steps on Christian Horner - including using a little-known rule https://t.co/aIZqtdOrM2 https://t.co/bdOzKzqncD
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
Friends fear Christian Horner’s message scandal will ‘destroy’ Geri Halliwell marriage https://t.co/aMY3BhjUgy https://t.co/mpyc7lQqCs
F1 owners and bosses considering next steps on Christian Horner https://t.co/3au69H1Rbi https://t.co/sXHEoIUfVQ
Christian Horner: A timeline of allegations against Red Bull Racing boss. https://t.co/SMJLVkUlnp
Christian Horner looks relaxed despite marriage being 'in question' https://t.co/0aquhv92Kh https://t.co/gXKEyr0EC5
Geri Halliwell lands in Bahrain on private jet and puts on brave face after Christian Horner leaked messages https://t.co/Yc3LAMXHiw
Horner still in the spotlight after anonymous email https://t.co/n2mr7uc7mC https://t.co/w7PPDSk1RT
Geri Horner lands in Bahrain ‘to support Christian Horner’ amid ‘leaked texts’ https://t.co/B3CIWDPiud
EXCLUSIVE: Geri Halliwell lands in Bahrain on a private jet to meet Christian Horner https://t.co/4KfgCcvcTW https://t.co/FppCxkEgJC
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