Red Bull Formula One team principal Christian Horner, husband to Geri Halliwell, has been cleared of inappropriate behavior following an internal investigation into his conduct toward a female employee. Despite the exoneration, the situation escalated when alleged evidence, including WhatsApp messages and photos purportedly involving Horner, was leaked to journalists and Formula One officials. The leaks have reignited scrutiny and brought Horner's future at Red Bull into question, affecting both his professional and personal life, with Geri Halliwell reported to be 'extremely humiliated'. Horner has dismissed the leaked allegations as 'anonymous speculation' and denied any misconduct, asserting that the unity within Red Bull has 'never been stronger'. The controversy has overshadowed the start of the F1 season, with significant figures like Toto Wolff calling for 'more transparency' from Red Bull. The FIA and F1 management are considering next steps amid the ongoing scandal.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner denied allegations of misconduct after dozens of alleged text messages were leaked. https://t.co/wte0iL5abK
Friends fear Christian Horner’s message scandal will ‘destroy’ Geri Halliwell marriage https://t.co/aMY3BhjUgy https://t.co/mpyc7lQqCs
Geri Halliwell 'flies out to Bahrain' to meet husband Christian Horner after F1 boss is cleared in Red Bull investigation https://t.co/Nf458e5IUz
F1 owners and bosses considering next steps on Christian Horner https://t.co/3au69H1Rbi https://t.co/sXHEoIUfVQ
🔺 NEW: Christian Horner held crisis talks with the FIA, Formula 1’s sanctioning body, over the scandal engulfing Red Bull as it emerged that his Spice Girl wife, Geri, has arrived in Bahrain to support him Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/dphrnHdqYf
Christian Horner: A timeline of allegations against Red Bull Racing boss. https://t.co/SMJLVkUlnp
Christian Horner has again denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour following the leak Read more: https://t.co/x9hOpX0CLW https://t.co/Hf6A3hortZ
Christian Horner looks relaxed despite marriage being 'in question' https://t.co/0aquhv92Kh https://t.co/gXKEyr0EC5
Christian Horner is currently in a meeting with Stefano Domenicali, and is due to chat properly with Mohammed Ben Sulayem later. Updates in our Bahrain GP live blog ⬇️ https://t.co/B0LHBjViKJ
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
'We go racing', says Christian Horner as scrutiny mounts on Red Bull boss https://t.co/FWumCLLLg1
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
‘Brutal’: Bev Turner sympathises with Geri Halliwell as Spice Girl becomes ‘collateral damage’ of Christian Horner storm https://t.co/JfxBlsuVIK
The racing world has been left in 'disbelief' by Christian Horner's alleged leaked messages https://t.co/5wTxkHrlFD
Horner was asked about the latest allegations as he made his way to the garage for practice. Horner said: “I am not going to comment on anonymous speculation from unknown sources.” Asked what the next steps were, Horner replied: “We go racing.”
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
'The only kind of transparency through this unsettling past month for the sport has been the sight of Horner himself, larger than life and showing up everywhere imaginable' ✍️ Ian Herbert (@ianherbs) on Red Bull principal Christian Horner's text scandal
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 pictured for first time since Red Bull boss' statement on 'leaked text messages and photos' https://t.co/xSy7XDFBgH
Geri Halliwell & Christian Horner’s marriage ‘in question’ as Spice Girl begged F1 boss to ‘make sext scandal go away’ https://t.co/Gdz8Z9xESM https://t.co/Gdz8Z9xESM
Christian Horner back in eye of F1 storm after email leaks alleged messages https://t.co/0KHZIQzjv4
Geri Halliwell faces potential 'dilemma' as Christian Horner denies wrongdoing after bombshell 'leaks' https://t.co/tYsYBDUTyn
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says he supports the idea of a “reset” to #F1 rules regarding team alliances, in the wake of ongoing debate over the relationship between Red Bull and RB. Read more ⤵️ https://t.co/CqLVqizffF
Red Bull boss Christian Horner back in F1 paddock in Bahrain as scrutiny continues https://t.co/LUbwlDgvjp
Geri Halliwell left 'extremely humiliated' after Christian Horner 'text messages and photographs leaked' https://t.co/jjOi0CAko3
Christian Horner breaks cover in Bahrain after humiliating sexts leak which showed him ‘pestering staffer for pics’ https://t.co/dzwSnNMJGK https://t.co/BuZfUkUMmy
Red Bull chief Christian Horner responds to alleged leaked messages ahead of Bahrain Grand Prix https://t.co/uHuDOLSpro
F1 boss Christian Horner’s alleged intimate messages to female employee add to controversy https://t.co/vRTGsg1G3Z https://t.co/xxNUwXeCNU
Red Bull team principal repeats denial of inappropriate behaviour after alleged leak of investigation material https://t.co/flZNub3ut7
Red Bull principal Christian Horner dismissed "anonymous speculation" after alleged evidence in his misconduct investigation was widely distributed on Thursday, two days before his team opens its bid for a fourth consecutive Formula 1 drivers... https://t.co/rz8baHwBUI
Geri Halliwell and Christian Horner's marriage is 'now in question for the first time', friends reveal https://t.co/ZkLDuUDR2W https://t.co/yFHkpfSkfH
Leaked messages allegedly show Christian Horner asking a female colleague for pictures in a secret flirty chat behind his wife’s back. https://t.co/oXzT4j0YXw
EXCLUSIVE: Geri Halliwell has been left 'extremely humiliated' by F1 boss husband Christian Horner's 'texts leak' https://t.co/8iAqzpvBk5 https://t.co/jIvOE4ESuG
Tomorrow's back page: DRIVE TO SURVIVE Christian Horner was last night fighting for his Formula One future — less than 24 hours after being cleared of inappropriate behaviour (@benjhunt). https://t.co/0lj54vfg9n
Christian Horner's future hanging in the balance tonight after 'leaked messages' https://t.co/GUBTnrKSuB https://t.co/DHdlIgXXGb
Red Bull Racing announced that Christian Horner had been cleared in an independent investigation into alleged inappropriate behavior with a female employee…and then a few hours later, text messages were sent to the other teams with more alleged details https://t.co/asVQl8VO5w
Christian Horner's 'body language shifted' after taking phone call as investigation evidence was leaked https://t.co/l1YKuQAqdM
Christian Horner ‘pestered female staffer for pics & discussed sex act on plane’ as dossier of WhatsApp sexts laid bare https://t.co/OD1iSrXvKR https://t.co/OD1iSrXvKR
Red Bull's Christian Horner responds to alleged WhatsApp leaks: 'I will not comment on anonymous speculation' https://t.co/vO5KBi9FSb
Geri Halliwell faces fresh torment as texts and photos 'sent by F1 husband Christian Horner to a female employee' are leaked after she said she was relieved https://t.co/ykkdWWhgnQ https://t.co/6JdD3vV7I2
How Christian Horner’s nightmare day in F1 paddock unfolded @owenslot in Bahrain reports on a day like no other in the paddock as the Red Bull boss’s attempt to return to normality unravelled amid devastating email concerning female colleague https://t.co/Cm3UDCT0Pk
Geri Halliwell ‘stunned’ by flirty texts sent by Christian Horner to female staffer as couple locked in crisis talks https://t.co/t8LXRe9bmI https://t.co/t8LXRe9bmI
Christian Horner refuses to comment on ‘anonymous speculation’ after alleged texts leak https://t.co/YF4bEZ1wD0
Geri Halliwell faces awkward reunion with Christian Horner after sexts leak as she was ‘due to fly to Bahrain for GP’ https://t.co/ZIxChyyD5W https://t.co/ZIxChyyD5W
Christian Horner: Red Bull team principal denies claims again after alleged messages leak https://t.co/M9SFGyRJV8
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has again denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour after a series of alleged messages were leaked.
Christian Horner reacts to being cleared of misconduct in first interview https://t.co/vkMi0Zjj9l
Messages leaked hours after F1 boss Christian Horner cleared in workplace misconduct probe https://t.co/YjCRQ9ZaiU https://t.co/J1NbadVhfC
Christian Horner was back with the Red Bull team for the first Formula 1 practice of the year on Thursday, a day after an alleged complaint of misconduct against him was dismissed. https://t.co/JBg5kmzzpw
Christian Horner breaks his silence after 'messages to female employee are leaked’ https://t.co/AxlP6Kde6n https://t.co/cKP7Thu6j5
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has reiterated his denial of allegations of inappropriate behaviour after the leak of material purporting to be the alleged evidence in the investigation into his conduct.
Text messages and photos 'sent by Red Bull boss Christian Horner to a female employee' are LEAKED https://t.co/wdGHShPATf https://t.co/qsW4D4uG4b
Red Bull's Christian Horner faces further scrutiny as alleged WhatsApps are leaked https://t.co/WNl50Lps0i
#F1: Updated story on the leaks of alleged evidence in Christian Horner's Red Bull investigation: https://t.co/p6U3LWliHF
Christian Horner breaks silence after 'texts leaked', as Red Bull F1 boss cleared of inappropriate behaviour claims https://t.co/niKVhZfG7X
Christian Horner breaks his silence after 'sexts to female colleague' are LEAKED https://t.co/9YwpXjUMJ2 https://t.co/0J9fRjpTY8
Christian Horner responds after messages Red Bull boss allegedly sent a female employee are leaked https://t.co/dqKm5JBPUH
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner dismissed “anonymous speculation” after alleged evidence in his misconduct investigation was widely distributed Thursday. https://t.co/vHkW9Vs5rc
Christian Horner facing further scrutiny after alleged messages are leaked https://t.co/e0tfDS84sc
Christian Horner releases statement after 'texts and photos leaked' from Red Bull investigation https://t.co/seyn7pE6mJ
#F1: Story…. Red Bull's Horner dismisses 'anonymous speculation,' denies misconduct after alleged evidence out https://t.co/gTv7bkQu2z
The controversy surrounding the investigation into Red Bull boss Christian Horner took a twist on Thursday when what was claimed to be key evidence was leaked to #F1 personnel. FULL STORY ➡️: https://t.co/impXuwLdiL https://t.co/qhW8GTBQgb
Toto Wolff calls for 'more transparency' from Red Bull over Christian Horner investigation https://t.co/6SB1R18IQ3
The controversy surrounding the investigation into Red Bull boss Horner has taken a fresh twist when what was claimed to be key evidence was leaked to #F1 personnel. https://t.co/0LZXFIKEhG
#F1: Red Bull's Christian Horner dismisses 'anonymous speculation,' denies misconduct after alleged evidence released
🔺 NEW: Christian Horner’s future at Red Bull is hanging in the balance after private messages purporting to be between the team principal and a female staff member were leaked. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/dphrnHdqYf
The Formula One bosses of Mercedes and McLaren have called for greater transparency over Red Bull’s investigation into allegations made against team principal Christian Horner. Details ⤵️ https://t.co/Ao09duASe4
Christian Horner 'text messages and photographs leaked' after Red Bull boss cleared of misconduct https://t.co/zWs9bO5elB
Christian Horner's text messages to a female employee are allegedly leaked after the Red Bull principal is cleared of misconduct https://t.co/rlgmUyHeVy https://t.co/3PBYZALFck
Christian Horner's text messages to a female employee 'are LEAKED' https://t.co/no4PielZ0j https://t.co/giPwTPlXZK
Red Bull chief Christian Horner breaks silence in first live TV interview since inappropriate behaviour accusations surfaced https://t.co/FCV4avjUcr
Shock as Christian Horner messages & photos LEAKED online after Red Bull cleared F1 boss of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ https://t.co/xShla3fxJW https://t.co/Nc5FHB3qL6
🚨 | A Google drive containing WhatsApp messages, and other photos of evidence against Christian Horner has been sent from an anonymous email to hundreds of journalists, other team principals, Liberty Media, Stefano Domenicali, and many others. [@JennaFryer] #F1 https://t.co/cLm11OaSDP
A Google drive containing all the “Christian Horner evidence” has just been emailed from an anonymous account to hundreds of journalists
Toto Wolff and Zak Brown give their thoughts on Red Bull's statement that Christian Horner will continue in his role as Red Bull team principal after allegations of inappropriate behaviour made against him were dismissed following an investigation. https://t.co/Pf22sRM4Ck
Wolff and Brown have urged #F1 and the FIA to step in and clear up "unanswered questions" that remain over Red Bull's investigation into Horner's behaviour. https://t.co/KIl3E1w7L8
Toto Wolff and Zak Brown have called for #F1 and the FIA to clear up the unanswered questions from Red Bull's probe into team boss Christian Horner following allegations of inappropriate behaviour. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/ISkUOATMLC
BREAKING: Toto Wolff delivers cutting verdict after Red Bull clear Christian Horner of misconduct - 'Basic' https://t.co/8FNYLgEx7O
Christian Horner in the clear over claims but there may be a bigger battle ahead ✍️ @mattmajendie https://t.co/Omrbg7UAhQ
Christian Horner gives first interview since being cleared of misconduct https://t.co/vkMi0Zjj9l
Christian Horner says Red Bull F1 have ‘never been stronger’ after being cleared https://t.co/FkmdBoHSlo
Christian Horner says the level of unity within Red Bull has "never been stronger" upon returning to the pit wall on Thursday in Bahrain https://t.co/DwJcvnZATe
Christian Horner 'interrupted meeting to protest innocence' as details emerge after Red Bull investigation https://t.co/EM67n5B0ws
Christian Horner breaks silence in first live TV interview since being cleared of innappropriate behaviour by Red Bull https://t.co/NVVkjh3pht https://t.co/NVVkjh3pht
Christian Horner said Red Bull has “never been stronger” after he was given the green light to remain as team principal ✍️ @PhilDuncanF1 https://t.co/ujbHpa2mEW
ICYMI when it was first posted yesterday, here’s my @Motor_Sport follow-up/commentary/profile in the wake of the news of Christian Horner’s exoneration yesterday afternoon. Click below to read. https://t.co/IEdouuww4Y
Christian Horner 'focused' on F1 season after being exonerated over claims of wrongdoing ✍️ @mattmajendie https://t.co/m7PXGV8ugG
Christian Horner allies 'asking questions' as anger simmers despite Red Bull boss being cleared https://t.co/SmoV73emLc
Christian Horner breaks his silence on being cleared of 'coercive behaviour towards a female employee' at Red Bull https://t.co/4h5p833EDd https://t.co/a89fBozkTe
Christian Horner tells Sky Sports News he is "focused on the season ahead" and says unity within Red Bull team has "never been stronger". https://t.co/BJqMB8oPmj
Geri Halliwell's husband Christian Horner is seen for the first time since being cleared of misconduct https://t.co/p1fsRdVeQi https://t.co/OwGcNamHo6
Team principal Christian Horner was with his Red Bull team in Bahrain on Thursday morning after he was cleared of “inappropriate behaviour” towards a female colleague https://t.co/ZUsVj9uGNj
Red Bull staff 'were prepared to leave in solidarity with Christian Horner' before boss was cleared https://t.co/vRGlaIHFr5
Smiling Christian Horner breaks cover in Bahrain after being cleared by Red Bull over ‘inappropriate behaviour’ https://t.co/NVVkjh3pht https://t.co/NVVkjh3pht
Christian Horner's family 'don't feel like celebrating' despite Red Bull boss being cleared of misconduct https://t.co/qsJC4H1Oym
Geri Halliwell 'relieved and elated' after F1 boss husband Christian Horner is cleared following investigation https://t.co/ESyMSrqMdG
Red Bull release statement as Christian Horner cleared following allegations of inappropriate behaviour https://t.co/vwRG30CEao
Red Bull Formula One team principal Christian Horner has been cleared of any wrongdoing after an investigation into claims of inappropriate behavior. What we know 👉 https://t.co/erthemBUHU https://t.co/OyKGttVnVs
Horner exonerated but Red Bull’s lack of transparency does F1 no favours | Giles Richards https://t.co/WH8p5GNBQX
Christian Horner, husband of Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, has been cleared of inappropriate behaviour after accusations by a female colleague. https://t.co/FIj1v48Na1
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been cleared by the Formula One team’s parent company following an investigation into misconduct accusations by a team employee. https://t.co/AmWnHSed9D
Red Bull’s secrecy means that the Christian Horner saga is far from over ⬇️ Tap below | ✍️ @owenslot https://t.co/NNeQIIVlcG
Christian Horner has been cleared of misconduct following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a female colleague Sky's @RobHarris joins @skysarahjane to round-up today's announcement from Red Bull ⬇️ #SJUK https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602 https://t.co/iJgawcO2do
Max Verstappen speaks out on Christian Horner with Red Bull F1 chief to be cleared of misconduct following ‘sexts probe’ https://t.co/cDjgt3IV7X https://t.co/cDjgt3IV7X
Christian Horner will continue as team principal of the Red Bull Formula One team after he was cleared of “inappropriate behaviour”. Here, @PhilDuncanF1 answers the key questions https://t.co/reJOjWx24M
Horner set for F1 season opener in Bahrain after being cleared by Red Bull https://t.co/3XDP9W8CHg
Christian Horner, Husband of Spice Girl Geri Halliwell and Formula 1 Boss, Cleared of Inappropriate Behavior https://t.co/VO2A8f66ez
Red Bull Clears F1 Principal Christian Horner Of Misconduct: How He Landed In Hot Water https://t.co/w5v1k0KOQ8 https://t.co/r93fD2PQlz
Christian Horner will stay in charge of Formula 1 team Red Bull Racing after being cleared of inappropriate behavior https://t.co/MCdTjUebUW
A complaint against Formula One team boss Christian Horner has been dismissed, Red Bull Racing announced on Wednesday, though it’s still unclear what he was accused of doing in the first place. https://t.co/OaLiNgtsBd
Following Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner being cleared of ‘inappropriate behaviour,' Ian Collins and JJ Anisiobi break down the specifics of the allegation. Ian: “They call it coercive behaviour… a domineering character.” @iancollinsuk | @JJAnisiobi https://t.co/jAoBxae6WJ
Horner cleared, will remain as Red Bull F1 boss https://t.co/RiE25y9zbH https://t.co/upqBNHmhJZ
Red Bull’s dismissal of claims made against Christian Horner brings an end to the most challenging spell he’s faced in #F1 Now, new questions will need answering about what comes next for Red Bull, F1 and Horner himself ⬇️ https://t.co/7ZRB5aRtNX
Red Bull's internal investigation has cleared team principal Christian Horner of any wrongdoing. This was the most challenging spell the squad has ever faced in #F1. Where does it go from here? Find out 👇 https://t.co/m7JQbukYAv
Red Bull dismissed the allegations against team principal Christian Horner on Wednesday, closing an investigation that had overshadowed the start of the Formula 1 season. https://t.co/AdScCCICnT
Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner cleared of inappropriate behaviour: https://t.co/UcBgQ1wBO7
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner cleared of wrongdoing following probe into inappropriate behavior https://t.co/gDCyFuKBQD
Red Bull's Christian Horner Cleared of Wrongdoing After Investigation | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/RmK110u8Uj
Christian Horner has been cleared of inappropriate behaviour. Catch up with the latest here with @benjhunt 👇 https://t.co/7RHYIe8LuO
News: Red Bull Formula One team principal Christian Horner has been cleared of inappropriate behavior after an external investigation into allegations made by a female employee, Red Bull GmbH, said in a statement. Details ⤵️ https://t.co/FwnbkaNWNb
Red Bull decided to retain team principal Christian Horner—one of the most recognizable figures in Formula One—following an internal investigation into his conduct toward a female employee https://t.co/1MpUcro3M5 https://t.co/1MpUcro3M5
Max Verstappen speaks out on Christian Horner with Red Bull chief to learn fate over ‘sexts probe’ ahead of F1 opener https://t.co/cDjgt3IV7X https://t.co/cDjgt3IV7X
Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner cleared of inappropriate behavior after investigation and will remain in team principal role https://t.co/zwHAIc5h2i
Investigation over. Horner has been cleared. #F1 https://t.co/XRFxZ1M3Lj