March 4th 2025.
Last year, the world of Formula 1 was rocked by a major scandal involving Red Bull Racing team principal, Christian Horner. As fans eagerly await the seventh season of the popular Netflix series, Drive to Survive, Horner has finally broken his silence on the controversy.
In the opening episode, titled 'Business as Usual', viewers get an inside look at the scandal that dominated headlines this time last year. Horner, who is married to former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, was accused of inappropriate and coercive behavior by a female employee of the team. However, after an independent investigation, he was cleared of any wrongdoing.
Despite vehemently denying the allegations, Horner was once again forced to address the matter for the series. In a candid moment, he reflects on the challenges that come with success, saying, "The higher you rise, the sharper the knives." As the front face of the organization, Horner had to face the controversy head-on and navigate the fallout.
In one notable scene, Horner calls out rival team principal Zak Brown of McLaren, who had called for transparency in the investigation. "You find out who your friends aren't, don't you?" Horner quips to a colleague. He also refers to Brown as a "prick" and expresses his determination to "get through it."
But it's not just rivalries that come to the forefront in the series. Horner's marriage to Geri Halliwell is also highlighted, with the couple having tied the knot in 2015. In another revealing moment, Horner discusses the leaked texts and images from the investigation that were circulated to Formula 1 personnel and media on the eve of the Bahrain Grand Prix. "It was obvious that the end goal was for me to leave Red Bull," Horner reflects.
As the Netflix interviewer probes for more information, Horner remains tight-lipped and leaves viewers guessing. "That's the multi-million dollar question," he says with a sly grin when asked who leaked the information.
Overall, the latest season of Drive to Survive promises to be an explosive one, with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews offering a unique perspective on the scandal that rocked the world of Formula 1. Don't miss the release of season 7 on Netflix on Friday, March 7, and sign up for Metro's TV Newsletter to get personalized updates on your favorite TV shows.
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