It's the end of an era for Christian Horner and his wife Geri Halliwell after his exit from Red Bull Racing was made final with a €91 million (£80 million) severance deal.
From meeting in Monaco to tying the knot in a star-studded wedding, the pair live quite a lavish lifestyle but it hasn't always been plain sailing for the couple, with them having quite the controversial start.
So, how did Christian manage to spice up the former girlband member's life?
How they met
The lovebirds first laid eyes on each other at the Monaco Grand Prix in 2009 when Geri was a guest of the former CEO of the Formula One Group, Bernie Ecclestone, but they didn't begin their romance until 2014.
The pair had quite a controversial start as Christian was in a long-term relationship with his partner, Beverley Allen, at the time. He left Beverley only six months after the birth of their daughter, Olivia.
Geri and Christian ignored criticism of their relationship and made their red carpet debut at a racing charity event in July 2014. A whirlwind romance ensued, and the pair were engaged a few months later.
Christian has previously explained why he knew Geri was the one, telling The Telegraph: 'Life works in mysterious ways. I didn't marry Geri because she's a Spice Girl. I married her because I fell in love with her.'
Engagement
The pair announced their engagement in November 2014, via a formal advertisement in The Times. It 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.'
Afterwards, Geri made things a little more modern when she shared the news on X, saying: 'Christian and I are delighted to announce that we are engaged! We're both very happy.'
Wedding day
The pair tied the knot in a lavish ceremony at St Mary's Church in Bedfordshire in May 2015, a year after they first met. The reception was held in a sprawling marquee in the grounds of Woburn Abbey.
The star-studded affair was attended by a host of A-listers, including Jennifer Saunders and her husband Ade Edmondson, Dawn French, Myleene Klass, Amanda Holden, and former World Racing Champion Jackie Stewart. Baby Spice, Emma Bunton, was the only Spice Girl in attendance.
Welcoming their baby
The couple wasted no time in starting a family of their own and welcomed their little boy, Monty, a year and a half after their wedding day.
Geri was already mum to Bluebell Madonna Halliwell, and Christian was dad to Olivia Horner, whom they share with previous partners. Monty is currently eight years old.
Sticking together through a scandal
Geri has proven that she will stand by her man after she stayed by his side when he went through a high-profile workplace scandal in 2024.
The former Red Bull boss was investigated by the company following accusations from a female colleague of ‘inappropriate behaviour’.
Christian was twice exonerated of the claims by the Formula One team's parent company, Red Bull GmbH. News of his exoneration was said to have left Geri 'relieved and elated'.
A file with over 79 texts alleged to be from Christian to the employee, some sexual in nature, was sent to hundreds of people associated with Red Bull and Formula One 24 hours after he had been cleared of misconduct.
Life after Red Bull
After 20 years at Red Bull, which has seen Christian secure the team eight drivers' championships and six constructors' championship titles, he's moving on.
The 51-year-old's contract was not due to run out until 2030 but after a tumultuous year, he's wrapped things up at Red Bull early.
It's thought that he's received a €91 million (£80 million) settlement, which was reportedly negotiated down from over €126 million (£110 million). Not a bad payday!
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