CHRISTIAN HORNER 'FIGHTING' WITH RED BULL CHIEF KEEN TO KEEP RELATIONSHIP WITH THE BECKHAMS AMID PROBE

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Christian Horner doesn't want to lose his relationship with the Beckhams after being accused of inappropriate behaviour, it has been claimed.

Horner is currently the subject of a Red Bull investigation and categorically denies the allegations."

The 50-year-old has been cracking on with business as normal, with the F1 side currently preparing for the start of the new season.

Horner is convinced he'll be able to clear his name and has made it clear he's eager to continue with Red Bull, having previously been appointed back in 2005.

According to the Daily Mail, the Red Bull supremo is 'fighting' on while looking to keep his relationship with the Beckhams intact.

It's claimed he enjoys being around A-listers, with wife Geri Halliwell previously part of the Spice Girls along with Victoria Beckham.

Horner and Geri have become one of the biggest power couples in the sporting world ever since they wed back in 2015.

The report says Horner is supporting his wife, allaying her concerns that the investigation could smear their name.

Some believe the Briton is a pawn in a wider power struggle at Red Bull. He was previously close to founder Dietrich Mateschitz, who died in 2022.

The publication says some within the company feel control of the company's racing arm should return to the home of the soft drinks company in Salzburg.

Horner is currently unable to answer many questions on the investigation for legal reasons.

Earlier this week, when quizzed, he responded by saying: “As you are well aware there is a process going on which I form part of, and as I form part of that process, I am afraid I cannot comment on it."

He then added: “I am dreadfully sorry but I really can’t comment on the process or the timescale.

Everybody would like a conclusion as soon as possible.

 "But I am really not at liberty to comment about the process.”

A source has told OK! Magazine that Victoria is supporting Geri throughout the ordeal.

“They always got on well and have been there for each other through the difficult times," a source is quoted as saying.

“When Geri was having a bit of a stormy relationship with some of the other Spice Girls, Victoria supported her and helped her through.

"It’s the same now – Victoria wants to support Geri any way she can.”

HORNER ENQUIRY COULD DRAG ON AFTER INITIAL RED BULL HEARING

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 Red Bull Formula One team boss Christian Horner attended a hearing on Friday to answer allegations about his conduct that have cast doubt on his future and could overshadow the champions' car launch next week.

Red Bull Racing and the Austrian energy drink parent company, who have not detailed the nature of the complaint, remained tight-lipped with representatives not responding to calls or emails.

F1 insiders told Reuters they understood the hearing was held in London at an undisclosed location rather than the team's Milton Keynes factory.

Sky Sports television reported the meeting with an independent barrister lasted almost eight hours.

One informed source told Reuters that Briton Horner, 50, denied the allegations 'in the strongest possible terms' at a meeting this week of the Formula One Commission.

Sources cautioned there might not be any outcome until after the scheduled car launch next Thursday, with the barrister possibly needing to carry out further hearings.

Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone told Reuters he spoke to Horner on Thursday evening.

The pair have been close for years and Horner, who is married to former Spice Girls singer Geri Halliwell, was best man at Ecclestone's wedding to Brazilian third wife Fabiana Flosi in 2012.

Ecclestone was also close to Red Bull's late co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz.

"I spoke to him yesterday and it was the normal Bernie and Christian conversation about things in general," he said. "We had a chat about what's going on in the sport."