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Horner: Red Bull should be applauded, not criticised, over two-team ownership
The recent focus on the close alliance between the Red Bull squad and its sister RB operation has sparked calls from McLaren boss Zak Brown for F1 to reassess regulations on competitor collaboration. Brown advocates for independence among all teams in the era of budget caps to prevent unfair advantages. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has defended the partnership, citing the crucial support and job creation during both prosperous and challenging times. Horner highlighted Red Bull’s historical commitment to F1, including sustaining the former Minardi team through financial crises and navigating challenges like COVID-19. He emphasized the distinct identities and compliance of the two teams under Red Bull, positioning the collaboration as less close compared to other team-engine manufacturer relationships. Horner sees the scrutiny as validation of RB’s progress and believes the team’s trajectory signals competitiveness beyond just field rivals.
