Why Geri really 'isn't happy' after husband Christian Horner's shock Red Bull sacking

Spice Girl star, Geri Halliwell-Horneris said to be "fully supporting" her husband after his shock sacking yesterday. However, a source tells us it 'won't be easy' for the mum-of-two.

Christian Horner, 51, has been removed from his positions as chief executive and team principal of Red Bull's Formula One team, with a spokesperson for parent company Red Bull GmbH telling Mirror Sport: "Red Bull has released Christian Horner from his operational duties with effect from today [July 9]."

After news of his exit broke, a source told the Mirror that while Geri, 50, is yet again supporting her husband after Horner was accused and subsequently cleared of 'inappropriate behaviour' at work last year, the artist formerly known as Ginger Spice 'isn't happy behind closed doors'.

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Claiming image means "so much" to Geri, they said: "Geri is going to stand by her man and is supporting him fully. Image means so much to her, but behind closed doors she isn't happy about the attention this brings."

Emphasising the importance of image to the star from Watford, they continued: "Image 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's not easy for her."

The news of Horner's departure from Red Bull comes after a rocky twelve months for the dad-of-two, who was cleared of any wrongdoing by Red Bull last year after a three-week investigation into the claims of inappropriate behaviour.

However, the outcome meant Geri hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons as messages allegedly sent between her husband and a member of staff at Red Bull’s Formula One team were mysteriously leaked less than 24 hours after the decision to clear Christian. Messages and pictures, which Mirror Sport saw, were leaked to the F1 paddock including FIA president Mohamed ben Sulayem, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, the grid’s nine other team principals, and the media, with private conversations between Horner and an unnamed person detailed within them.

Horner swiftly responded in a statement, which read: "I will not comment on anonymous speculation, but to reiterate I have always denied the allegations. I respected the integrity of the independent investigation and fully cooperated with it every step of the way.

"It was a thorough and fair investigation conducted by an independent specialist barrister, and it has concluded dismissing the complaint made. I remain fully focused on the start of the season."

At the time, Geri put on a united front with her husband and stepped out hand-in-hand with the multi-millionaire, wearing her signature white, as they made a joint appearance at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

She also supported him on Saturday just four days before news of his exit broke when Geri arrived at Silverstone with her daughter, Bluebell, and son she shares with Horner, Monty, in an apparent show of solidarity.

Geri appeared somewhat tense in the only photo that was taken of her on the day as she sheltered under an umbrella before Red Bull, lead by driver Max Verstappen, came fifth.

Now the news about her husband is out, our source says that Horner's exit from Red Bull has Geri worried more unwanted attention will be placed on their relationship, which she wants to avoid.

After shooting to fame with the Spice Girls, Geri became one of the most famous faces on the planet. She then welcomed daughter, Bluebell, into the world in 2006, who she shares with screenwriter, Sacha Gervasi.

Geri met Horner in 2009, who she married in 2015 at a lavish bash before their son Montague George Hector Horner was born in 2017.

The Spice Up Your Life star was a regular guest at the Formula One races where she mixed with the star-studded crowd - and always wore white.

The Mirror has contacted Geri's reps for comment on this story.

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