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    Geri Horner facing ‘ultimate Catch-22’ over husband Christian after piling their £440m fortune into Downton dream

    GERI Horner’s seemingly perfect life as a horsey country mum could come crashing down if her F1 boss husband Christian is found to have acted “inappropriately” towards a female colleague.And a public relations guru has warned the former Spice Girl to think carefully before adopting the approach of former bandmate Victoria Beckham by putting on a show of marital unity.
    Geri and Christian have built a country life – and 14 stables – togetherCredit: Geri Horner/Instagram
    Geri in her Union Jack-wearing Spice Girl daysCredit: Getty
    The once cheeky Geri, who grew up on a council estate in Watford, famously wore a revealing Union Jack dress at the Brit Awards and patted King Charles’s bum at a Royal Variety performance in 1997.
    But these days the 51-year-old has transformed her image, bedding down with the Cotswold set, wearing only white and reportedly hoping that the monarch will reward her with a CBE for her work promoting literacy.
    An honour might be under threat if the allegations against Red Bull Racing boss Christian, who has been accused of “controlling behaviour” with a female work colleague, prove to be founded.
    Sources say the investigation is set to centre on the employee’s concerns about Horner’s strict work regime and does not relate to any sexual impropriety.
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    The Spice Girl is said to be “too upset” to talk to “anyone” as her husband, 50, gears up for a D-Day grilling over the claims on Friday.
    But the Daily Mail reports that she will follow in the footsteps of bandmate Victoria, who publicly stood by husband David during allegations of an affair in 2004.
    A source told the paper: “She will stand by him and be at his side just as much as she always has been. She never misses a race and that will not change.”
    However, Geri, who now uses the surname Halliwell-Horner, should be cautious about following Posh Spice’s lead, says PR boss Jack Izzard, CEO of Rhizome Media.
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    He tells The Sun: “If they’re confident that the allegations are baseless and that the independent investigation will vindicate Mr Horner, they could put on a public show of marital unity like Geri’s fellow Spice Girl Victoria Beckham did when it emerged her husband David had been having an affair.
    “But this is risky. Allegations of inappropriate behaviour by a man in a position of power can sometimes have a toxic tinge far beyond that of an extra-marital affair.”
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    Geri and Christian married at Woburn Abbey in 2015Credit: Splash News
    The couple often attend glamorous red carpet eventsCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
    Geri has become a good friend of King CharlesCredit: AFP
    In an ultimate PR Catch-22, hiding from the crisis might not be a good idea, either.
    Geri, who married Christian in 2015 after a whirlwind romance, is devoted to her husband – so much so that the password for the Wi-Fi at their home was once reportedly “Wonderful Husband.”
    Christian Horner’s wife Spice Girl Geri bakes super Swiss roll cake in lavish country home
    They have one son together, seven-year-old Monty, and she has previously insisted they will never get divorced.
    By not supporting Christian, she could give the impression that all is not well in the Halliwell-Horner household.
    Jack cautions: “Equally, going into lockdown could be interpreted as a sign of a fracture in the couple’s relationship and fuel speculation that there’s no smoke without fire.”   
    Of course, that would be unfair on Geri, for whom the news of an investigation into Christian’s workplace behaviour is said to have come out of the blue.
    Christian vehemently denies any wrongdoing and will be defending himself at the internal hearing on Friday, which is said to be at Red Bull’s headquarters in Milton Keynes.
    Geri’s husband has been the head of Red Bull’s Formula One race team since it launched in 2005.
    He has brought remarkable success, including seven championship crowns for its drivers and six constructors titles.
    But earlier this week the Austrian firm revealed it was investigating allegations of “inappropriate behaviour” by Christian.
    It issued a statement, saying: “After being made aware of certain recent allegations, the company launched an independent investigation. The company takes these matters extremely seriously.”
    Going into lockdown could be interpreted as a sign of a fractureJack Izzard
    Up until now, the main complaint against Christian has been from his F1 rivals, which appeared to be sour grapes over his success.
    He is a workaholic who never misses a race and admits to being driven by a need to win.
    Jack comments: “There’s a brutal irony here. The reputation of a woman whose figure-hugging Union Jack dress once made her the avatar of both Girl Power and Cool Britannia now hangs in the balance, not because of something she has done, but because of the allegations swirling around her husband.”
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    Prince William shared a friendly embrace with Geri at a homeless charity eventCredit: Getty
    Christian and Geri hobnob with Prince Harry in 2014Credit: Getty
    Geri and Christian’s romance was in some ways to the manor born.
    Their second-ever meeting was at Highclere Castle in Hampshire, which is the setting for the beloved upstairs downstairs TV drama Downton Abbey.
    They met at a clay pigeon shoot and realised they had a passion for country pursuits.
    Since becoming Mrs Halliwell-Horner, Geri certainly seems to have moved closer to a circle more familiar to her privately-educated husband.
    Geri, whose mum was a cleaner, these days counts Baroness Bamford, who lives nearby on a 1500-acre estate in the Cotswolds, among her pals – along with top members of the Royal Family.
    In November 2022 the Queen Consort Camilla gave Geri a warm hug at a reception at Buckingham Palace in London.
    She was also embraced by Prince William when she appeared with him at an event for his homeless charity Homewards.
    And shortly after the King’s coronation last year, Geri gave Charles a peck on the cheek at a Prince’s Trust event.
    Everything is all white
    Geri’s animal farm includes a donkeyCredit: Instagram/TheRealGeriHalliwel
    Geri loves country life – including picking fresh raspberriesCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
    The one constant at all these events has been the colour of Geri’s dress. Even when she is out riding her horses at the couple’s Oxfordshire estate, white is preferred.
    She explained her stylistic passion to The Sun, saying: “Everything becomes really simple. It’s like wearing a school uniform as an adult.
    “It matches with everything and I literally don’t have to think in the mornings. It kind of looks like you’ve made an effort when you haven’t.”
    And if you were to look at the singer-turned-children author’s Instagram page, you would think her life was perfect bliss.
    A week ago she was celebrating her horse Look at Mee’s first race; five weeks back Christian was awarded a CBE and before Christmas she held a star-studded 50th birthday party for her husband.
    The guests included Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood, Rod Stewart and Gary Barlow.
    When it was Geri’s own 50th in 2022, David Walliams, Holly Willoughby, Rylan, Chris Evans, Myleene Klass and Poppy Delevingne joined in the celebrations.
    It kind of looks like you’ve made an effort when you haven’tGeri on always wearing white
    With the couple worth a reported £440million they can certainly afford to splash out on extravagant parties.
    They recently built 14 stables for their horses, which will take part in races. Their home in Banbury has donkeys, goats, ducks and she recently graced the cover of upmarket Country & Town House magazine.
    Geri’s daughter Bluebell, 17, and Christian’s daughter Olivia, ten – both from previous relationships – also share the plush mansion.
    She loves to bake with the kids and cook for her husband, when he’s not away at Grand Prix races.
    On Friday Christian will be the centre of attention for all the wrong reasons.
    If he comes out with his good reputation in-tact, there will be no reason why Geri’s high life among the upper classes can’t go on.
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    But if not, the glamorous invitations for the power couple are sure to dry up.
    Jack concludes: “Ultimately the findings of the investigation will determine whether this is just engine trouble or a high-speed crash for F1’s golden couple.”
    The Queen Consort Camilla hugging GeriCredit: Getty
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    Geri Halliwell ‘too upset to talk to ANYONE’ as hubby Christian Horner faces grilling over ‘dossier’ on ‘behaviour’

    GERI Halliwell is reportedly “too upset” to talk to “anyone” as her husband Christian Horner gears up for a D-Day grilling over claims of “inappropriate behaviour” at Red Bull.The Spice Girl, 51, is said to be devastated by the allegations made by a female staffer – but will stand firmly by Horner, 50.
    Geri Halliwell-Horner allegedly turned her phone off after news broke of the investigation into her husband, sources sayCredit: Getty
    F1’s golden couple married in 2015 and have a daughter togetherCredit: Getty
    The Spice Girl is said to be committed to Horner ‘will every fibre of her being’Credit: AFP
    A friend revealed that Halliwell is “not talking to anyone at the moment.”
    They told the Daily Mail: “Geri seems to be simply too upset to engage with anyone. Just lots of tears.
    “She will stand by him and be at his side just as much as she always has been. She never misses a race and that will not change.”
    The mum-of-two reportedly turned her phone off on Monday due to streams of cruel messages online, with fans demanding she leave her husband.
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    The glamorous Oxfordshire-based couple married in 2015 and have one child together, Montague, aged seven.
    The racing boss is also stepdad to Halliwell’s daughter Bluebell Madonna, 17, and has another daughter, Olivia, 10, from a previous relationship with ex-partner Beverley Allen.
    A second source revealed: “She is committed to him with every fibre of her being.”
    However, the scandal engulfing her husband has blown a “Grand Canyon-sized crack” right in the middle of her “super-perfect, super-posh life,” they claimed.
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    Another source close the singer told The Sun on Monday: “Geri has been in floods of tears all weekend while looking after her kids.
    “She is insisting Christian has done nothing wrong.”
    Formula One was rocked on Monday by the news that the sport’s longest-standing team principal had been placed under investigation by Red Bull Austria.
    The company has allegedly compiled a “dossier of incriminating material” regarding inappropriate and controlling behaviour towards one female staffer, The Telegraph reports.
    Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner investigated by F1 team over ‘serious allegations’ of ‘inappropriate behaviour’
    Horner issued an immediate denial on Monday, stating: “I reject these claims entirely.”
    It is understood that Horner will now be quizzed by an independent lawyer appointed to examine the unnamed woman’s claims at a hearing on Friday.
    Sources say the investigation is set to centre on the employee’s concerns about Horner’s strict work regime and does not relate to any sexual impropriety.
    An F1 source told The Sun: “Christian had concerns about her conduct and made it clear he was unhappy.
    “She went on to make a complaint about his ‘controlling’ behaviour, which detonated this crisis for the team.”
    Another source said: “It’s an awkward situation but it’s unavoidable until the air is cleared and this matter is resolved.”
    How Christian Horner’s whirlwind Geri romance ’caused family row’ after shock splitF1 principal Christian Horner is no stranger to a personal crisis – having fallen out with his parents badly after leaving the mother of his first child and marrying Spice Girl Geri Halliwell.
    Horner’s parents didn’t attend the 2015 wedding, reportedly because they were upset about the end of his 14-year relationship with ex-partner Beverley Allen.
    While the family seems to have patched things up now, Horner has also experienced turmoil in his professional life.
    The hard-working team boss has previously fallen out with rival F1 bosses and is apparently wrapped up in an ongoing feud with Mercedes racing chief Toto Wolff.
    It stems from accusations that Red Bull broke budget rules and benefited from rule bending when their driver Max Verstappen beat Lewis Hamilton to the F1 championship in 2021.
    And there are now rumours of a power struggle within Red Bull, a battle that could be Christian’s toughest yet

    Horner – who is on an estimated salary of £8million – has been preparing for the start of the 2024 season with his all-conquering team of world champion Max Verstappen.
    Red Bull is said to want the issue sorted out before the first race kicks off in Bahrain on March 2.
    Since Horner took over as team principal in 2005, Red Bull has won seven F1 world drivers’ championships and six world constructors’ titles.
    His defenders reportedly claimed the accusations are part of a plot to oust him within the team amid an internal power struggle.
    Rumours of the unrelated internal issues within the team’s leadership have swirled since the death of co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz in 2022.
    After the billionaire’s death, Red Bull drafted in a new board of directors to oversee the business.
    Former RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff was appointed chief executive.
    Despite Red Bull enjoying its most successful season in F1 history in 2023, there was speculation of a rift between Horner and Helmut Marko – Red Bull GmBH’s motorsport advisor.
    Rumours even went as far as to suggest Horner was determined to get rid of Marko, 80, from the team, reports the Telegraph.
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    Red Bull Austria said on Monday: “After being made aware of certain recent allegations, the company launched an independent investigation. This process, which is already under way, is being carried out by an external specialist barrister.
    “The company takes these matters extremely seriously and the investigation will be completed as soon as practically possible. It would not be appropriate to comment further at this time.”
    Red Bull’s golden boy Max Verstappen poses with Horner after winning the Qatar Grand Prix at the end of last season
    Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz’s death in October, 2022 allegedly sparked a power struggle at Red BullCredit: AP
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    Spice Girl Geri, much-loved Sky Sports host Anna Woolhouse and Penélope Cruz in stunning outfits for Ferrari premiere

    GERI HALLIWELL-HORNER was one of many celebrities to wow on the red carpet at the Ferrari premiere.The Spice Girl accompanied her husband, Red Bull principal Christian Horner, to the premiere at Leicester Square, London.
    Geri Halliwell-Horner and Christian Horner donned classy outfits at the Ferrari premiereCredit: Getty
    The couple took shelter from the rain under an umbrellaCredit: AFP
    Penelope Cruz also made an appearanceCredit: Reuters
    She is one of the cast members in the filmCredit: Splash
    Geri, 51, looked classy in her white blazer and matching trousers over a low-cut top.
    Horner himself had a dapper attire on, an open-collar shirt under a navy suit.
    The principal completed his look with a smart overcoat.
    Plenty of other famous faces at the premiere, such as Penelope Cruz.
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    The Spanish actress plays Laura Ferrari in the movie and stunned on the red carpet.
    The 49-year-old rocked a long flowing dress paired with a short blazer.
    Sports fans will also be happy to know that Sky Sports host Anna Woolhouse made an appearance.
    She wowed in a black dress as she was photographed alongside fellow host Rachel Brookes.
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    TV hosts Anna Woolhouse and Rachel Brookes looked glamorousCredit: Getty
    Piero Ferrari and Antonella Ferrari were in attendanceCredit: Getty
    Brookes donned an orange dress and let her hair flow on the red carpet.
    The film ‘Ferrari’ tells the story of the car company as it faced bankruptcy in 1957.
    Owner Enzo Ferrari, played by Star Wars star Adam Driver, puts his hopes on a 1,000-mile race across Italy, the Mille Miglia.
    It was directed by Michael Mann and will be released on December 29.
    Some of the other famous faces on the red carpet included Piero Ferrari, Shailene Woodley, Jessica Creighton and Patrick Dempsey.
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    Shailene Woodley is in the movieCredit: Splash
    Jessica Creighton rocked a sparkly outfitCredit: Getty
    Patrick Dempsey and spouse Jillian FinkCredit: Getty
    Nat Pinkham wore red for FerrariCredit: Getty
    Adam Driver wore a tuxedoCredit: Getty
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    Inside Christian Horner’s 50th birthday party as Spice Girl wife Geri surprises F1 Red Bull boss with star-studded bash

    GERI HALLIWELL threw a surprise star-studded 50th birthday bash for her husband Christian Horner.A host of famous faces celebrated the special occasion with the Red Bull chief.
    Geri Halliwell threw a surprise 50th birthday bash for Christian HornerCredit: Instagram
    Horner did not expect such a star-studded eventCredit: Instagram
    The pair posed for a photo with several famous musiciansCredit: Instagram
    Emma Bunton, Gary Barlow, Sir Rod Stewart, Geri and Ronnie Wood serenaded HornerCredit: Instagram
    Ginger Spice invited Baby Spice Emma Bunton along and the pair posed for an A-list photograph which included several well-known music stars.
    Rock n’ Roll legends Ronnie Wood and Sir Rod Stewart featured along with wives Sally Wood and Penny Lancaster.
    Take That frontman Gary Barlow and R&B singer Jade Jones were also included in the photo either side the man of the hour, Horner.
    The five singers amongst the group serenaded the birthday boy with Barlow taking on piano duties.
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    Horner was treated to a huge three-tier birthday cake which he enjoyed along with a beverage.
    There was also Formula One royalty in attendance with Bernie Ecclestone joined by his wife Fabiana Flosi at the event.
    Horner uploaded the star-studded photo to Instagram alongside the caption: “Last night my lovely wife Geri completely surprised me with a totally unexpected dinner with some lovely friends.
    “Looks like we’re forming a band 😂”
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    Horner has enjoyed a very successful season in F1
    Rolling Stones star Wood was accompanied by his wife Sally
    Stewart’s wife Penny Lancaster showed off her legs
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    Horner has had plenty to celebrate this season with Red Bull winning 21 out of 22 races, including the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix last month.
    Max Verstappen took the chequered flag in Sin City to pick up a remarkable 18th victory of the season – the Dutchman won his third consecutive F1 championship with 19 Grand Prix wins in total.
    F1 legend Bernie Ecclestone attended the party with his wife Fabian Flosi
    It has been a year to remember for Red Bull chief HornerCredit: Instagram More

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    Spice Girl Geri Horner posts loved-up message to husband Christian as Red Bull F1 boss turns 50

    CHRISTIAN HORNER received a lovely message from Spice Girl wife Geri on his birthday.The Red Bull boss celebrated his 50th birthday and was treated to a video from his wife.
    Geri Halliwell wished a happy birthday to her husband Christian HornerCredit: Instagram / gerihalliwellhorner
    She posted a video of herself sending her ‘love’Credit: Instagram / gerihalliwellhorner
    The two married each other in 2015 after only starting dating the previous year.
    But it is clear that they were deeply in love as Geri, 51, shared a touching Instagram post on his birthday.
    In the post, Geri included a video of herself sending a love-up message to her hubby.
    She said: “You are my best friend. I love you more than words can say and I’m so grateful that you’re in my life.
    “I think you’re an amazing person. You’re kind, you’re loving, you’re generous.
    “I’m just really, really grateful and I just wanna wish you the best.
    “This new chapter in your life, just brilliance.
    “You’re an amazing man and I just wanna wish you a happy, happy birthday. I love you.”
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    Alongside the video, Geri shared a selection of pictures of herself with Christian, including one of their whole family.
    The couple have one child together, son Montague, 6, as well as Geri’s daughter Bluebell Madonna and Christian’s daughter Olivia both of which are from previous relationships. 
    The other pictures showed the two on holiday as well as one with Geri giving Christian a kiss on the cheek.
    In the caption wrote: “Happy birthday @christianhorner!! 50!!
    “I love you 🎉❤️ You’re amazing — husband, daddy & leader!”
    England legend David Beckham was one of many to comment on the post.
    He wrote: “Happy birthday to a wonderful man ❤️.”
    Another posted: “Happy birthday Mr. RedBull Spice.”
    A third wrote: “Happy Birthday 🎂 Enjoy Your Special Day and Year 🎊.”
    They started dating in 2014Credit: Rex
    They got married in 2015Credit: PA
    They have one child togetherCredit: Getty
    Geri often visits Christian on the trackCredit: Getty
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    My girlfriend dumped me because I bought a Porsche when I retired… now I’m a millionaire and married to a Spice Girl

    CHRISTIAN HORNER has revealed the time he was dumped by his ex-girlfriend after splashing out on a Porsche.The Formula One Red Bull boss recalled how he was not in the good books of one of his ex-girlfriends’ mothers.
    Christian Horner opened up on his when he was dumped by his ex-girlfriendCredit: AFP
    Horner went on to marry Spice Girls member Geri HalliwellCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
    The couple got married in 2014
    Horner shared how her mother wanted her daughter to date a responsible guy with a proper job.
    However, Horner did the opposite when he received his first paycheck while still trying to make his way as a racing driver.
    Speaking on the eff won with DRS podcast, he said: “I had a girlfriend at the time and I remember her mother going, ‘You need to be thinking of being with somebody else, you need a guy with a proper job that’s going to be able to get a mortgage, going to buy a house’.
    “The first paycheck I ever got, I went and bought a Porsche, I’ve shown no responsibility at this point.
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    “I was thinking, ‘You know what, if all goes wrong, then at least I’ve given it a go’.
    “I got £60,000 out of a deal when I stopped racing and the first thing I did was go and buy a car.
    “And that was when the girlfriend dumped me, or the mother told her to dump me.”
    Horner went on to quit from motor racing at the age of 25 when realising he did not have the commitment to make it to the top.
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    It came after he saw ex-F1 star Juan Pablo Montoya go through a high-speed corner at Estoril circuit, Portugal, in 1998.
    The 49-year-old then moved into team management, where he would go on to become the Team Principal of Red Bull racing.
    Under his watch the team have landed seven driver’s titles – four with Sebastian Vettel and three with Max Verstappen – and six constructor’s titles.
    Meanwhile, Horner himself went on to marry Spice Girls member Geri Halliwell, now, Geri Horner, in 2014.
    Horner is estimated to have a net worth of £41.4million.
    Horner has guided Red Bull to six constructor titlesCredit: Getty
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    David Beckham met Spice Girl Victoria in CAR PARKS when they started dating, she reveals in new Netflix documentary

    DAVID BECKHAM used to meet up with Victoria in car parks when the couple first began dating.Both were huge stars at the time with Victoria’s Spice Girls topping the charts in 1997.
    Victoria Beckham revealed she used to meet Becks in car parksCredit: netflix
    The couple wanted to evade the media spotlightCredit: Netflix
    The pair began dating in 1997Credit: Instagram
    They married in 1999 and have four children togetherCredit: AFP
    Beckham was an England international and had already achieved Premier League and FA Cup glory with Manchester United.
    So they were forced to meet in secret away from the attention of the media, with Victoria revealing car parks were a go-to.
    She said in the new Netflix documentary, ‘BECKHAM’: “My manager kept saying ‘try to keep it under wraps’.
    “So we would meet in car parks and that’s not as seedy as it sounds.”

    Becks added: “Classy.”
    Despite the difficulty in meeting romance soon blossomed as the pair got engaged in January 1998 and married 18 months later.
    The four-part documentary series details the media circus surrounding the couple in the early days of their relationship and how it affected Beckham on the pitch.
    Becks claims the relationship did not change him – but his former boss Sir Alex Ferguson thinks otherwise.
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    The pair met at a charity football match, and Victoria revealed she wrote her phone number on the back of a plane ticket he had on him – which he still has.
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    They quickly became the nation’s most famous celebrity couple and have been known as Posh and Becks ever since.
    They got engaged in 1998 and were married a year later.
    David and Victoria have four children – Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper.
    The documentary also covers Beckham’s relationship with Fergie and the infamous incident when the United boss kicked a boot at his head.
    The trailer was released on Monday with Netflix set to release the full series on October 4.
    The celebrity couple announce their engagement in 1998Credit: PA:Press Association
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    Inside Christian Horner’s country mansion that Red Bull’s F1 boss shares with Geri Halliwell and three miniature donkeys

    RED BULL chief Christian Horner is used to living life in the fast lane working in F1.But when it comes to his personal life, the team principal of the motorsport giants prefers a more quiet and slower existence away from the race track.
    Red Bull boss Christian Horner lives a life of luxury in the countryCredit: Instagram @christianhorner
    Horner poses on the grounds of their Oxfordshire farmhouse with son MontagueCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
    He shares TWO stunning country homes with wife, Spice Girl Geri in Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire and their brood.
    The former property is, perhaps, the most lavish and most shared online – boasting its very own duck pond, which they use for boating.
    Their farm also houses three miniature donkeys, horses and goats in the estate’s stables.
    For Horner, living on a farm offers the ideal existence away from the stresses of the F1 circuit.
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    Back in 2019, he told Luxury London that the sprawling country abode was the “perfect home to relax in.”
    “Restoring the farm has been my hobby – the way I put racing out of my mind,” he added.
    “The main house is finished but now the barns are being converted. We’re currently putting the finishing touches to an indoor swimming pool.”
    Certainly, it’s the property in Oxfordshire that gets the most love from Geri on Instagram, who regularly shares candid snaps of her family life.
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    Horner, who last year celebrated Max Verstappen regaining the F1 Championship, is stepdad to Geri’s daughter Bluebell Madonna, 17, and the couple share a son, Montague, who is 6.
    He also has another daughter, Olivia, 10, from a previous relationship with ex-partner Beverley Allen.
    Christian has been spied alongside his boy riding matching John Deere tractors.
    He’s also been seen standing with his vintage Aston Martin DB5, which was Sean Connery’s car of choice as James Bond in Goldfinger.
    F1’s Horner poses on the steps of the home with daughter Olivia from his previous relationshipCredit: Instagram @christianhorner
    Son Montague and dad have matching John Deere tractorsCredit: Instagram @christianhorner
    An Aston Martin DB5 sits proudly in Horner’s garage
    Horner is married to Spice Girl GeriCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
    Geri shows off the home’s swimming poolCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
    Geri appears happy to play the role of housewife, often sharing photos in the kitchen rustling up treats.
    A budding chef, she has shown off her baking skills by crafting cakes using a customised Ginger Spice KitchenAid mixer, which Christian had specially designed for her.
    And with four separate ovens to choose from with the AGA range the kitchen boasts, she has plenty of space for her other favourite pastime – making bread.
    You can bet, Christian, who also loves using the outdoor barbecue, and the kids are well fed in the Horner household with Geri’s production line of cakes and bread.
    Geri is often spied in the kitchen and loves bakingCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
    Christian shows off his grilling skills with the outdoor barbecueCredit: Instagram @christianhorner
    Christian and Geri have a number of reception rooms to entertain from.
    However, the most popular one appears to be where a £16,000 original Wurlitzer can be found.
    When she celebrated her 45th birthday, Geri posted a video online singing along to Michael Jackson hit Billie Jean while thanking Christian for the music, which suggested it was a gift for her.
    Another living room shows off a stunning chandelier, as well as a marble fireplace.
    A £16,000 vintage Wurlitzer can be seen in a reception room, which was a gift from Christian for Geri’s 45th birthdayCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
    The Oxfordshire property boasts several reception roomsCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
    A spacious dining room was seen when Montague celebrated his birthdayCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
    The glam couple also have a bar space in their propertyCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
    The family love taking advantage of the huge grounds on offer at their farmhouse.
    And why not when you’ve got an incredible duck pond so big you can go boating on it.
    Horner and Geri can even take their dogs for a walk around the expansive gardens.
    The pair have even been seen zooming around on a quad bike, as well as picking raspberries in the garden with Montague.
    Miniature donkeys live in the stables
    The grounds are vast on the Horner’s Oxfordshire plot
    The Horners show off their horses and have their own stableCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
    Geri picks raspberries with Montague in their lush gardenCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
    The duck pond on the property has its own boat
    Christian and Geri live the country life away from the racing circuitCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
    Of course, no farm would be complete without animals either.
    And Christian and Geri boast three miniature donkeys that are housed in the stables, as well as some goats.
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    The singer often shares videos online when it’s feeding time.
    Clearly, you can forget the fancy racing circuit of heading to places like Dubai or Monte Carlo. A farmhouse is where it’s at. More