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Jos Verstappen has recounted that the impending senior departures at Red Bull’s Formula 1 team are something that he “warned about”.
Last week, McLaren announced the signing of Red Bull’s Will Courtenay as the new Sporting Director, following an exodus of key figures from Red Bull. Design guru Adrian Newey is set to become Aston Martin’s Managing Technical Partner, while Sporting Director Jonathan Wheatley is heading to Sauber/Audi as Team Principal in 2025. Verstappen Sr expressed concerns about the departures and the implications for the team’s stability and success, pointing to internal tensions and a narrative of individuals choosing to leave. Despite Red Bull’s attempts to downplay the impact of these exits, Verstappen Sr remains skeptical, emphasizing the importance of retaining Max Verstappen. Red Bull is looking to promote Principal Strategy Engineer Hannah Schmitz to Courtenay’s role and maintain focus on winning the World Championship and developing a competitive car for the future.
