P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Rumours circulated of a Red Bull power struggle earlier this year.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko addressed the power shift at the Milton Keynes-based team since co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz’s passing in October 2022. Oliver Mintzlaff has become managing director of Red Bull, with responsibilities including the F1 outfit. Despite rumors of a power struggle, Marko clarified that team principal Christian Horner still leads the reigning champions. Decisions regarding the F1 team post-Mateschitz are pending, per Marko’s recent statement to ORF. The changes following Mateschitz’s death have impacted the organization, as his unique vision and risk-taking approach are irreplaceable. Mintzlaff oversees F1 structurally, while Horner manages operations; ongoing adjustments are being made as the system evolves.
