Christian Horner has thanked his "very supportive wife" Geri Halliwell in what has been a testing period for the Red Bull boss as he faces an investigation of allegations of 'inappropriate behaviour'.
The 50-year-old made his first public appearance since the allegations were made against him at Red Bull's launch of their RB20 challenger.
Horner has maintained his innocence since the accusations were first made against him and the investigation was launched on February 5.
And the Red Bull team principal is confident he will come out the other side once the investigation is finished.
Christian Horner's wife Geri Halliwell has stuck by him
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It's clearly been a testing time for F1 veteran, who made a point of thanking his wife, Spice Girl Geri, for being by his side.
He said: "I have a very supportive family and a very supportive wife.
"My focus has been on the job and the season ahead."
But Horner insists it has been business as usual at Milton Keynes despite the investigation and he's confident of still being Red Bull team principal when the new season starts next month.
“I am confident in the process” Horner said.
“I’m working with the process. And I absolutely deny any of the allegations that have been made.”
He added: “I deny the allegations.
"For me it is business as normal. I’m confident in [my innocence]. If I wasn’t I wouldn’t be here.
“I’m absolutely committed to this team. I’ve been here since the beginning. I’ve built this team.
Christian Horner was at Red Bull's car launch
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"There have been highs and lows along the way.
"We have won 113 races, seven drivers’ world championships, six constructors’ world championships, in 19 seasons. And you know, that’s in the history books now.
“But it’s what lies ahead that’s important. So my focus is on the future.”
According to the Telegraph, Horner's accuser was not present at Red Bull's car launch on Thursday.
Geri Halliwell married Christian Horner in 2015
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Horner says the support he has received over the past two weeks has been "overwhelming".
“I think at moments of uncertainty it brings a team together,” he said.
“And I’ve never seen a team more together or more supportive than it is.
“Everybody’s focused on one thing, which is the performance of that car; to go out and defend both the world titles that we’ve worked so hard to achieve over the last couple of years
“So the car is what everybody is invested in and I look forward to seeing it in action in Bahrain next week.”
