A new development has surfaced in the controversy involving Red Bull Racing team principal and CEO Christian Horner, who has faced allegations of "inappropriate behavior" from a female employee.
Geri Halliwell, a member of the Spice Girls and Horner's wife, was revealed to have known the woman involved in the scandal, according to multiple British media outlets.
As per a Red Bull insider, not only did Halliwell know about the woman, but also endorsed her to work within Horner's team.
The Spice Girls' connection played a role, as one of Halliwell's old friends from her days with the pop group knew the woman in question, and Halliwell was supportive of her joining the Formula One team.
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Christian Horner keeps contact with woman due to nature of work
Despite the dispute with her boss, the female employee at the center of the scandal has reportedly continued to work at Red Bull Racing's headquarters in Milton Keynes, England.
Despite Halliwell's alleged desire to see the woman removed from her job, a source revealed that Red Bull is unable to terminate her employment as she has not committed any wrongdoing.
The woman's responsibilities reportedly include regular interaction with Horner, and both parties are obligated to proceed with their day-to-day work as if the controversy had not occurred.
The ongoing situation has created a challenging dynamic, as Horner is required to conduct daily business as usual, maintaining regular interactions with the staff member who sparked the controversy.
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