On March 16, 2025, Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull Racing, offered Spice Girls bandmate Mel C, also known as Melanie Chisholm, an exclusive tour of the Red Bull garage ahead of the exciting Australian Grand Prix. The two celebrities, both 51, enjoyed the company of Mel's boyfriend, Australian model Chris Dingwall, who complemented her stylish navy pinstriped outfit, featuring a crop top and trainers, as they explored the high-stakes atmosphere of Formula One racing.
During the tour, Horner's exuberant spirit was evident as he shared insights about the race team, which was gearing up for their first race of the season—an event anticipated by fans worldwide. The garage buzzed with activity as engineers prepared the cars for racing, including those driven by Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson.
The race on the day itself saw Lando Norris make headlines by clinching victory, with Red Bull's Verstappen finishing just behind him after surviving multiple safety car interventions during the wet and unpredictable race. Norris's win, labeled as the first F1 triumph of the season, left fans buzzing with excitement as he narrowly avoided disaster late in the race.
Meanwhile, back home, Geri Halliwell, Christian's wife and Mel C's bandmate, was enjoying the Cheltenham Festival on March 14, 2025. She was spotted glowing with elegance, donning her signature all-white attire—a contrasting picture to the adrenaline-fueled atmosphere of the Grand Prix. Geri's presence at Cheltenham came at the heels of intimate reports involving her relationship dynamics with Christian over the past year, including her recent decision to hyphenate her name back to Geri Halliwell-Horner.
While Mel C posed for photos alongside Christian on the Melbourne grid, the public caught glimpses of her and Dingwall sharing sweet moments, displaying their evident affection. The couple’s romance, publicized during the Wimbledon festivities, has blossomed since they were first seen together at the Glastonbury Festival. A notable highlight was on Mel’s birthday, when Dingwall expressed his affection on Instagram, sharing, "Happy Birthday @melaniecmusic! Been a beautiful year. Looking forward to another amazing one with you.” To this, Mel responded with graciousness: "Thank you, my love."
While Mel C was making waves as DJ at the Don Julio after-party at Marmont later on the same Sunday, she donned another stylish ensemble—showcasing her love for music and fashion as she continued to embody her moniker as Sporty Spice. The singer exuded confidence, embracing her characteristic sporty style with flair by mixing casual attire with chic elements.
Reports around Geri Halliwell have surfaced lately, stirring conversations about infighting within the Spice Girls as Geri chose to withdraw from engaging with the much-anticipated Netflix biopic, which could have reportedly paid each member £1 million. Speculation over the group’s future together has also swirled following Mel C’s past revelations; during a 2019 interview on Piers Morgan’s talk show, she acknowledged having had a brief romantic fling with Geri during the band's heyday. Words exchanged between executives about collaboration display their commitment to including the whole group, as expressed by one source: "Executives are eager to have all the group on board providing as much input as possible — after all, they are pop royalty.”
Compounded by this drama, Christian Horner spoke reactively about claims he was the reason behind the complications: "There is a lot being written about different things, but there are absolutely no plans to do a family documentary." Christian’s commitment to Geri was publicly reaffirmed as they weathered accusations from early 2024 concerning questionable behavior, highlighting their bond. Geri stood steadfast beside him throughout the investigation, which ended favorably for Christian, thereby reassuring his community and family ties.
Soon, Mel C will make waves on The Voice Australia, joining hosts Ronan Keaton and Richard Marx among others. She has historically maintained privacy about her romantic relationships compared to her bandmates, yet her experiences and newfound love with Chris Dingwall, is shaping her narrative moving forward.
With the spice of love, friendship, and the thrill of racing, the intertwined lives of these figures portray just how dynamic the world of pop culture and sports can be, captivating audiences and fans alike.