Geri Horner displayed ‘tension’ towards Christian and was ‘driving their PR response’ as the couple put on united front at Bahrain Grand Prixfollowing leaked text message scandal, body language expert claims [Video]

10:15 EST 02 Mar 2024 , updated 10:19 EST 02 Mar 2024

Geri Horner showed ‘tension’ towards Christian in Bahrain and was the one ‘driving their PR response’ to her husband’s leaked text message scandal, a body language expert has claimed.

The couple walked hand-in-hand in the Paddock ahead of the season opener in Bahrain this afternoon. Halliwell appeared red-eyed as she put on a brave face, smiling while her husband clenched her hand.

After Christian was cleared of inappropriate behaviour allegations, flirtatious WhatsApp messages apparently exchanged between Horner and the female complainant were leaked to 149 F1 figures while Halliwell was on a flight to see her husband ahead of this weekend’s season opener in Bahrain.

Speaking to FEMAIL, body language expert Judi James said that Geri tried to convey ‘resilience’ and wanted to overlook her husband’s leaked text message scandal at the races today.

The expert said: ‘Geri’s demure, slightly lip-clamped smile is clearly intended to signal resilience and …