P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The McLaren Team Principal has urged changes to be made to the F1 rules around team ownership.
RB Team Principal Laurent Mekies responded to Zak Brown’s criticism of the team’s links with the senior Red Bull team, defending the technical alliance and shared resources between Red Bull Racing and the RB squad. The team is set to open a new facility on the Red Bull technology campus in Milton Keynes, strengthening their collaboration with the reigning World Champions. Brown raised concerns at the F1 Commission meeting over the shared ownership model in Formula 1, calling for the FIA to intervene and enforce more independence among teams. Mekies emphasized the importance of shared components to level the playing field and ensure a sustainable business model for smaller teams in Formula 1. The debate between Brown and Mekies reflects a broader discussion within the sport about competition and fairness in the evolving landscape of Formula 1.
