Red Bull chiefs back Christian Horner ahead of Saudi Grand Prix

The chief executive of Red Bull has backed Christian Horner ahead of the Saudi Grand Prix today where his wife Geri Halliwell is expected to make an appearance despite the ongoing 'sex texts' scandal. 

Formula 1 boss Horner, 50, who is married to the former Spice Girl, 51, was accused of 'coercive behaviour' by a female colleague last month – a claim he was cleared of in an internal inquiry last Wednesday. 

Then, just 24 hours after he was exonerated, a series of WhatsApps, supposedly of a  between him and his accuser, were leaked to members of the press and Formula One bosses.  

Horner, who claimed earlier this week that the grievance has been 'dealt with in the most professional manner', has now been pictured speaking with Franz Watzlawick, CEO of Red Bull, prior to the race in Jeddah today. 

The pair appeared to be in deep conversation as they sat side by side in the Red Bull Racing paddock before posing for a photograph together in an apparent show of unity.

Former Spice Girl Halliwell is also expected make an appearance at the track later today to publicly support her husband once more after attending the Bahrain GP last week just days after learning about the leaked texts.   

Horner's accuser is a colleague of the Red Bull team principal and was suspended earlier this week on full pay because of the probe.