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RB Team Principal Laurent Mekies has again clarified that Red Bull is “not interested” in contravening Formula 1 rules using
Red Bull acquired the Minardi squad in 2005 and has since funded two entities, leading to opposition from rival teams recently. AlphaTauri, previously known as AlphaTauri, strengthened its technical alliance with Red Bull amidst struggles and rose to eighth place in the championship. The team underwent a rebrand and will move to Milton Keynes, where Red Bull is based. McLaren’s Zak Brown has raised concerns about the outdated collaboration, but AlphaTauri Team Principal, Laurent Mekies, defended their partnership. Mekies explained that their car, while inspired by Red Bull’s RB19, is unique, complying with clear rules and sharing components permissible by regulations. He emphasized that AlphaTauri’s late-season performance boost was a result of a comprehensive development program and not just adopting Red Bull components. Additionally, Mekies cautioned against reactive changes in Formula 1 regulations to counter Red Bull and AlphaTauri’s collaboration, highlighting that non-listed components purchased by other teams have not led to competitive advantages on the track.
