Beverley Allen, who was married to Red Bull boss Christian Horner during the 2000s, played a prominent role in his life for many years. Their partnership began in 1999 and lasted 14 years before they went their separate ways in 2013.
Allen, once a pub landlord, lived with Horner in the Oxfordshire countryside where they kept a variety of animals — chickens, ducks, dogs and even miniature ponies — enjoying a quiet rural life together.
Even after their split the two remained on friendly terms, and Beverley reportedly has a good relationship with Horner’s current wife, Geri Halliwell.
Six years Horner’s senior, Beverley was a steady presence through the rise of his motorsport career. Christian Horner was born on November 16, 1973, and built his name as a British motorsport administrator and former racing driver.
Since 2005 he has led Red Bull Racing as Team Principal in Formula One, gaining recognition for his leadership and the team’s successes on track.
Despite his public profile, Horner is now the subject of allegations of “incredibly controlling behavior,” a controversy that has prompted renewed interest in his private life, including his earlier relationship with Beverley.
The Relationship Between Beverley Allen and Christian Horner
They were together for many years during the 2000s, having begun their relationship in 1999. Allen and Horner lived on a large Oxfordshire estate, sharing a rural household that included a variety of animals.
During their time together, Horner reportedly took on a stepfather role to Allen’s two sons from a previous relationship, indicating a family commitment beyond their romantic partnership.
In October 2013, shortly before they split, they welcomed their daughter, Olivia, at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. Horner missed the birth because he was at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Despite the arrival of their newborn, their relationship broke down and they separated soon after Olivia was born.
Their split generated significant media attention and speculation, with reports that Christian had concerns about his former partner.
Several accounts suggest the breakup stemmed largely from rumours that the former racing driver had been unfaithful while his partner was pregnant.
Christian Horner’s Family Life With Geri Halliwell
Following his split from Beverley Allen, the former racing driver quickly began a relationship with Spice Girl Geri Halliwell.
The couple’s relationship moved fast: they became engaged in November 2014 amid some early family friction around the transition from Allen to Halliwell, and they tied the knot on 15 May 2015 at Woburn in Bedfordshire.
Despite a rocky start, Horner has made a concerted effort to keep relations amicable between his former partner and his wife for the sake of the children. He says the situation has improved and everyone is managing to get along.
Horner has been keen to foster a positive dynamic between Allen, Halliwell and their children, Olivia and Bluebell Madonna, so the family can enjoy a stable, happy relationship.
In early 2024 Horner faced allegations of inappropriate behaviour by a female colleague. An independent inquiry later cleared him of all charges, allowing him to continue in his role as Team Principal of the Red Bull Racing Formula One team.
Even so, speculation about his job security and his relationships with both Beverley Allen and Geri Halliwell has continued to circulate in the media.
On February 28th, 2024, Christian was officially found innocent of the accusations and remains in his position at Red Bull Racing.
