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Formula 1 team bosses are hoping for FIA clarification over the strengthening alliance between Red Bull and its sister team
The 2023 season started poorly for AlphaTauri, prompting Red Bull to establish a closer technical partnership to help the Faenza team improve. Through a late development push and the use of Red Bull components, AlphaTauri managed to rise from 10th to finish 8th in the Constructors’ championship, gearing up for 2024. McLaren CEO Zak Brown expressed concerns about the alliance between the Red Bull teams during the winter break, emphasizing the need for independence among all F1 teams. Brown questioned the impact of sharing facilities and resources, emphasizing the importance of fair competition under the current budget cap era. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff also joined the discussion, highlighting the need for stringent regulations to prevent any loopholes benefiting certain teams in the sport. Wolff acknowledged Red Bull’s significant contributions to F1 but stressed the importance of ensuring a level playing field for all teams.
