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Red Bull’s Christian Horner has revealed his team has taken 220 members from Mercedes as he hit back at claims
The departure of Adrian Newey from Red Bull in 2025 has sparked speculation about a possible mass exodus within the team. McLaren CEO Zak Brown added to the rumors by revealing that they have received CVs from Red Bull affiliates post Newey’s announcement. Toto Wolff of Mercedes acknowledged an increase in individuals looking to leave Red Bull, however, Christian Horner urged Wolff to focus on Mercedes’ on-track performance rather than Red Bull’s internal affairs. Horner remains unfazed by the potential exits, emphasizing that Red Bull’s engine department has already hired over 200 employees from Mercedes. The possibility of Sporting Director Jonathan Wheatley also leaving for new opportunities has surfaced, but Horner declined to comment on specific contract negotiations, stating that such matters are kept private within Red Bull.
