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Christian Horner is one of the most respected figures in Formula 1. He has led the Red Bull Racing team to 13 championships in his 19 years of service since Dietrich Mateschitz established the team in 2005. However, what’s nearly not as much talked about is the family life of Christian Horner, which has its own set of ups and downs throughout his time leading Red Bull in Formula 1.

While Red Bull Racing was enjoying its initial bit of success with Sebastian Vettel (between 2010 and 2013), Horner’s relationship with his first wife, Beverley Allen, was going through a tough time, ultimately leading to their separation in 2014. However, it won’t be long before Christian Horner and his new love interest, Geri Halliwell, known for her time as a singer of Spice Girls, would announce their engagement via a British Newspaper. As per People, the listing in The Times read, “The engagement is announced between Christian, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.M. Horner, and Geraldine, daughter of the late Mr. L.F. Halliwell and Mrs. A Parkinson.”

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How did the relationship between Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell begin?

The relationship between Horner and Halliwell began in 2009. Despite their initial meeting at the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, they didn’t officially start dating until Horner’s separation from Beverley, eventually leading to their marriage in 2015. Their relationship developed quickly, seeing various milestones, including their Red Carpet debut in 2014 at a racing charity event. Their wedding was a significant event, attended by notable figures from both the racing world and the entertainment industry, although some former Spice Girls bandmates couldn’t join the wedding in person.

The couple also has 3 children in the family. Olivia Horner is Christian’s daughter from his first wife, Beverley, while Bluebell Madonna Halliwell is Geri’s daughter with her previous partner, Sacha Gervasi. The couple also welcomed a son, Montague George Hector Horner (Monty), a year and a half after their marriage in 2015.

He became part of Christian Horner’s blended family, further solidifying their bond, with Geri sharing the news on Instagram. Geri has also appeared alongside Horner in Netflix’s Formula 1 docuseries, Drive To Survive. Geri’s venture into acting also saw her take on a role in the 2023 movie Gran Turismo, a project that Christian Horner fully supported.

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Even with Horner’s extensive involvement in Formula 1 as the team principal of Red Bull Racing, and Geri following her passion for acting and writing, the couple have managed to build a strong bond with each other.

There’s room for a fourth kid in the Christian Horner family.

Geri and Christian have maintained a harmonious atmosphere, creating what Geri describes as a “blended, modern family.” Their family life includes navigating co-parenting with Christian’s ex-wife, Beverley. However, they have managed to maintain a positive relationship, with Christian also highlighting the harmonious dynamic within the family. “I have a great relationship with Beverley and Beverley gets on with Geri, and Geri is great with Olivia and Olivia has a lovely relationship with Monty. It’s totally harmonious.”

In October 2023, the couple celebrated a significant milestone of Olivia Horner turning 10 years old. Geri took to social media with a heartfelt message, saying, “Happy Birthday Olivia! 10 today 🥳. We love you so much! You’re amazing! 😻” Alongside the sweet note was a photo capturing a joyful moment between Geri and Olivia. Reflecting on her role as a stepmother, Geri emphasized the importance of allowing relationships to develop organically and respecting everyone’s differences. She shared her perspective with Scary Mommy, saying, “It’s not perfect — that’s really important to say — but I’ve got a nice husband.”

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While one might consider that Horner and Geri already have a complete family, Geri has expressed her openness to having another kid in the future. In an interview with HELLO! after Monty’s birth, she shared her sentiment, saying, “There’s room for another one, for sure, and if that happened, that would be great.”

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With a harmonious bond within the family and the room to expand, Christian Horner is blessed with a loving family along with being one of the most successful team principals in Formula 1.