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RB rules out Faenza F1 factory move despite new Milton Keynes facility
The Red Bull-owned squad is making significant changes to its F1 programme, including a rebranding from AlphaTauri and new team management. There are talks of potentially relocating operations from Faenza, Italy to the UK amidst concerns over connections with Red Bull. McLaren CEO Zak Brown raised flags about the partnership between Red Bull and RB, suggesting a potential move to the UK. However, RB team principal Laurent Mekies clarified that while some staff will move to new facilities in Milton Keynes, Faenza will remain the team’s headquarters. The team is constructing a new headquarters in Milton Keynes to improve infrastructure and attract talent not willing to move to Italy, aiming to leverage technology and modern workforce dynamics for success in F1.
