Christian Horner, the renowned Formula 1 Red Bull Racing team boss, is not just a force on the racetrack but also in matters of heart. His love story with pop sensation Geri Halliwell, formerly known as Ginger Spice of the Spice Girls, has captured the attention of fans and the media alike. Let’s delve into the details of Christian Horner’s wife and their enchanting relationship.
Christian Horner Wife
Geri Halliwell is an English singer, songwriter, author, and actress. She became famous in the 90s as a member of the Spice Girls – Ginger Spice. Her most famous songs include “It’s Raining Men” and “Bag it Up “She has also acted in movies such as Gran Turismo and Crank: High Voltage.
The couple first met each other in 2009, however, they started dating in 2014 before announcing their engagement in November of that year. Horner and Halliwell tied the knot on May 15th, 2015, in Bedfordshire.
With a pop star wife in Geri Horner — formerly Halliwell, of the Spice Girls — his fame rose further with his prominent appearances in Netflix’s hit documentary series Drive to Survive. During his reign, Red Bull has enjoyed great success — but also barren years.
Red Carpet Debut: Racing into Love
The couple made their first public appearance at the F1 Party in aid of the Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital in July 2014. Before this, they were spotted at Poppy Delevingne and James Cook’s wedding reception, hand-in-hand with Geri’s daughter Bluebell. This marked the beginning of their official journey as a couple.
Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell’s Relationship
The sparks of love between Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell ignited at the Monaco Grand Prix in 2009. Christian reminisced about the unexpected encounter, stating, “[Geri] was a guest of [former CEO of the Formula One Group] Bernie Ecclestone’s in Monaco one year and came down the pit lane.”
In a classic move, Christian and Geri announced their engagement in November 2014 through a newspaper advertisement. The Times featured a listing that 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.”
The culmination of their love story took place on May 15, 2015, at St Mary’s Church in Woburn, Bedfordshire. The star-studded ceremony saw the presence of notable figures such as Sir Jackie Stewart, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, and former F1 driver David Coulthard.