Geri Halliwell is reportedly in a state of 'absolute turmoil' amid Red Bull's investigation into husband Christian Horner.
Horner has been accused of inappopriate behaviour relating to his work, something the 50-year-old strongly denies.
The Red Bull chief, who has helped the team dominate Formula One over the past three years, is confident of clearing his name.
He has also branded the allegations 'nuts' and is working as normal, with Red Bull set to launch their new car for the 2024 season on Thursday.
Geri Halliwell is reportedly at 'rock bottom' amid Red Bull's probe into husband Christian Horner
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Amid Red Bull's probe into Horner, Geri is reportedly struggling.
A source has told Closer that the former Spice Girls star is in a state of 'absolute turmoil' and is 'struggling to eat' while the process plays out.
It's also said the 51-year-old is struggling to eat and sleep and barely functioning while the saga plays out.
“Obviously this has been a hellish time for Geri and she’s been in a state of absolute turmoil – trying to hold it together for the kids while quietly crumbling inside," the insider is quoted as saying.
“The media speculation coupled with all the interrogation and drama going on internally has left her fairy-tale life in tatters and she’s at rock bottom – struggling to eat, barely sleeping and just about functioning as she struggles to deal with it all.”
The insider also added: “The speculation is driving Geri crazy and it’s making her extremely anxious.
“She says she feels like she’s in a living nightmare and is absolutely terrified about how things could unravel.”
Red Bull would like the investigation into Horner to be concluded swiftly.
But there's no guarantee that will happen amid reports suggesting the lawyer in charge of the process is currently on holiday.
Geri continues to stand by Horner and believes her husband has done 'nothing wrong'.
And it'll be intriguing to see if Horner attends Red Bull's car launch on Thursday, with the first F1 race of the new season just weeks away.
Red Bull have been unstoppable over the past few years.
Max Verstappen has won the past three F1 titles, establishing himself as the man to beat in the process.
Horner has played a key role amid the 26-year-old's outstanding form on the grid.
And the Red Bull chief was also a key factor in Sebastian Vettel winning four crowns on the trot between 2010 and 2013.
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Geri Halliwell is standing by Christian Horner amid Red Bull's investigation
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With Horner in the spotlight, reports have suggested he's been urged to resign by F1 icon Bernie Ecclestone.
Ecclestone has, however, since taken to social media to deny those claims.
He said: “To clarify reports by newspapers that I had urged or suggested that Christian Horner should step down from his position in Red Bull is entirely UNTRUE."
Meanwhile, in other F1 news, Mercedes have launched their new W15 as they look to reel in Red Bull this season.
And Silver Arrows chief Toto Wolff is confident they can close the gap on their rivals due to tweaks made behind the scenes.
Christian Horner is confident he'll be able to clear his name as Red Bull plan for the first F1 race of the new season
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"We know we have a mountain to climb to fight at the very front. There are no miracles in this sport," he said.
“But our ambition and determination are strong.
"Since charting this new course, development has progressed well.
"We had several items on our priority list for this car. We will soon see if we’ve made the step we’ve aimed for.”
