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McLaren F1 boss accuses Red Bull of having ‘unhealthy’ setup
McLaren F1 boss Zak Brown has criticized Red Bull’s operational model alongside Racing Bulls, expressing concerns about the sharing of data, personnel, and resources between the teams in F1.
Red Bull entered the sport in 2005 and soon established a sister team, eventually evolving from Toro Rosso to AlphaTauri and then to VCARB, before settling on the name Racing Bulls in 2025.
Over the years, notable drivers like Sebastian Vettel, Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo, and Isack Hadjar have been nurtured at the sister team before moving to the main Red Bull team.
Brown has raised objections to the A/B team model, citing instances where the sharing of resources could compromise the sporting integrity of F1, such as the controversial incident at the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix involving Ricciardo and Lando Norris.
The McLaren CEO emphasized his disapproval of co-ownership and AB teams, comparing it to a scenario in football where two teams owned by the same entity could influence the outcome of crucial matches, potentially undermining fairness in competition.
Additionally, Brown highlighted the success stories of drivers like Carlos Sainz, who, despite not racing for the main Red Bull team, have flourished in other teams after their stints with Red Bull’s sister team.
