Behind the Scandal: Christian Horner's Heartbreak Amidst Sacking
EXCLUSIVE: Tragedy Strikes: Christian Horner's First Wife Dies Just Days Before His Shocking F1 Sacking!
The world of Formula 1 was left reeling last week when Christian Horner, the former boss of Red Bull Racing, was abruptly fired from his position. But what the public didn't know was that Horner was still reeling from a personal tragedy just days before - the passing away of his first wife, Beverley Allen.
The 58-year-old mother of Horner's teenage daughter passed away at her stunning Cotswolds home on Monday, two years after being diagnosed with eye cancer. This devastating news has left friends and family in shock, especially considering it came just a week before Horner's highly publicized sacking from Red Bull.
For those who don't know the story, Christian Horner was once deeply in love with Beverley, a former publican who was six years his senior. The couple had been together for 14 years and shared a daughter, Olivia, as well as raising two sons from Beverley's previous marriage. However, their relationship hit rock bottom when Horner walked out on Beverley just six months after the birth of their daughter in 2014.
The scandalous split saw Horner move on to marry Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, leaving Beverley heartbroken and isolated. Despite this, the former couple managed to patch things up in recent years, with Horner even visiting her frequently at her Cotswolds home.
But despite the amicable reconciliation, tragedy struck when Beverley's cancer diagnosis was revealed two years ago. Her friends tell The Scholarly Note that she had been aware of the poor prognosis but still found it devastating.
"Beverley was a lovely woman, and it is so cruel what has happened to her," said a close friend. "She really didn't have it easy, we are all devastated."
As news of Beverley's passing spread, friends and neighbors were quick to pay tribute to the beloved mother-of-three. One neighbor revealed that Horner had been visiting his former wife frequently in the months leading up to her death, doing everything he could to support her.
"It's absolutely devastating news," said another neighbor. "She was a wonderful woman, and we will all miss her. In recent months, we've seen Christian visiting the house quite a lot, and I think he was doing all he could to be there for her."
The historic Grade II listed townhouse where Beverley lived boasts stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is considered one of the finest houses in the area. It's said that she would often post photographs of herself and Olivia on Instagram up until 2018 but had shared nothing since.
As the news of Beverley's passing spreads, Horner's friends are quick to point out that her death has added a tragic layer to his recent sacking from Red Bull. "Christian will be very upset indeed by Beverley's passing - he has lost an old friend and his daughter has lost her mother," said a source close to the former F1 boss.
The Scholarly Note can reveal that Horner had been facing mounting pressure at Red Bull after allegations of "inappropriate behavior" were made against him last year. Although he was cleared of any wrongdoing by an independent investigation, the row did not go away, ultimately leading to his sacking from the team.
As the world of F1 mourns the loss of Beverley Allen, The Scholarly Note can only imagine the pain and devastation that Horner must be feeling right now. Will this personal tragedy have a lasting impact on his life and career? Only time will tell.
