Christian Horner’s ex-wife Beverley died just days before his Red Bull departure

TRAGIC LOSS

TRAGIC LOSS, DIFFICULT TIME, FAMILY'S GRIEF, NEW LOVE, 'LOVED BY EVERYONE', 'HOME WRECKER' LABEL, BLENDED FAMILY, PUBLIC SACKING, TIRELESS COMMITMENT

Christian Horner's ex-wife died just days before the F1 boss was sacked from his position with Red Bull.Pic: Ian Gavan/Getty Images

DIFFICULT TIME

TRAGIC LOSS, DIFFICULT TIME, FAMILY'S GRIEF, NEW LOVE, 'LOVED BY EVERYONE', 'HOME WRECKER' LABEL, BLENDED FAMILY, PUBLIC SACKING, TIRELESS COMMITMENT

The departure of the British motorsport star came amid a difficult season for the Red Bull facing team, who have fallen behind McLaren. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

FAMILY'S GRIEF

TRAGIC LOSS, DIFFICULT TIME, FAMILY'S GRIEF, NEW LOVE, 'LOVED BY EVERYONE', 'HOME WRECKER' LABEL, BLENDED FAMILY, PUBLIC SACKING, TIRELESS COMMITMENT

In the days ahead of Horner’s exit from the team, he mourned the loss of his ex-wife Beverley Allen who is also the mother of his 11-year-old daughter, Olivia. Pic: Danny Martindale/WireImage

NEW LOVE

TRAGIC LOSS, DIFFICULT TIME, FAMILY'S GRIEF, NEW LOVE, 'LOVED BY EVERYONE', 'HOME WRECKER' LABEL, BLENDED FAMILY, PUBLIC SACKING, TIRELESS COMMITMENT

The couple split shortly after the birth of Olivia, with Christian going on to wed former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell in 2015. Pic: Clive Mason/Getty Images

'LOVED BY EVERYONE'

TRAGIC LOSS, DIFFICULT TIME, FAMILY'S GRIEF, NEW LOVE, 'LOVED BY EVERYONE', 'HOME WRECKER' LABEL, BLENDED FAMILY, PUBLIC SACKING, TIRELESS COMMITMENT

Beverley, a former pub landlady, also had two sons from a previous relationship, Kieron and Liam. The 58-year-old died following a two-year battle with eye cancer, with a friend telling MailOnline that she was ‘loved by everyone who knew her.’ Pic: Tim Whitby/Getty Images

'HOME WRECKER' LABEL

TRAGIC LOSS, DIFFICULT TIME, FAMILY'S GRIEF, NEW LOVE, 'LOVED BY EVERYONE', 'HOME WRECKER' LABEL, BLENDED FAMILY, PUBLIC SACKING, TIRELESS COMMITMENT

It was previously reported by Closer that Geri had worked hard to forge a relationship with Beverely and was ‘sick of being painted as a home wrecker’ over the timing of her relationship with Christian. Pic: Mark Thompson/Getty Images

BLENDED FAMILY

TRAGIC LOSS, DIFFICULT TIME, FAMILY'S GRIEF, NEW LOVE, 'LOVED BY EVERYONE', 'HOME WRECKER' LABEL, BLENDED FAMILY, PUBLIC SACKING, TIRELESS COMMITMENT

Like Christian, Geri also had a child from a previous relationship, Bluebell Madonna. The pair went on to have a son together, Montague, with the blended family of five often snapped together. Pic: Noam Galai/Formula 1 via Getty Images

PUBLIC SACKING

TRAGIC LOSS, DIFFICULT TIME, FAMILY'S GRIEF, NEW LOVE, 'LOVED BY EVERYONE', 'HOME WRECKER' LABEL, BLENDED FAMILY, PUBLIC SACKING, TIRELESS COMMITMENT

On Wednesday a statement from Red Bull managing director Oliva Mintzlaff confirmed Horner’s axing. He said: ‘We would like to thank Christian Horner for his exceptional work over the last 20 years.' Pic: Andrej Isakovic/AFP via Getty Images

TIRELESS COMMITMENT

TRAGIC LOSS, DIFFICULT TIME, FAMILY'S GRIEF, NEW LOVE, 'LOVED BY EVERYONE', 'HOME WRECKER' LABEL, BLENDED FAMILY, PUBLIC SACKING, TIRELESS COMMITMENT

‘With his tireless commitment, experience, expertise and innovative thinking, he has been instrumental in establishing Red Bull Racing as one of the most successful and attractive teams in Formula 1. Thank you for everything, Christian, and you will forever remain an important part of our team history.’ Pic: Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images

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