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Max Verstappen has criticised McLaren Formula 1 CEO Zak Brown’s comments that Adrian Newey’s impending departure could prompt a staff exodus from Red Bull. Brown has said that McLaren has received an increased count of CVs from Red Bull affiliates amid the team’s ongoing power struggle involving boss Christian Horner. Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff […]
Brown stated that McLaren has seen an increase in job applications from Red Bull-related individuals amid the team’s power struggle involving Christian Horner. Toto Wolff, Mercedes Team Principal, supported Brown’s statement, leading Horner to mention that Red Bull has hired 220 employees from McLaren. Verstappen believes that Brown is trying to destabilize the reigning World Champions after McLaren outperformed Red Bull in Miami. Despite rumors, Verstappen is committed to Red Bull until 2028 and emphasized the importance of team members’ contentment for consistency. While Verstappen has been linked to Mercedes, he clarified his intention to stay with Red Bull, prompting criticism from Red Bull’s Managing Director towards Wolff’s pursuit of the Dutch driver.
