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Guenther Steiner has warned Red Bull that ‘sooner or later, nobody will be left’ after it was announced that Will Courtenay will leave for McLaren midway through 2026 season.
Courtenay will remain head of race strategy before joining McLaren as their new Sporting Director. Red Bull has lost three key staff members to rival teams in just six months. Adrian Newey is going to Aston Martin in 2025 and Jonathan Wheatley will be Sauber’s new Team Principal next year. Steiner expressed concern over the exodus, emphasizing the impact on Red Bull’s strength. Courtenay, crucial to Red Bull’s success with Verstappen, moves to McLaren for a new challenge. Despite the departures, Horner leads Red Bull as they aim to rebuild with promising talent.
