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There has been a flow of criticism towards Red Bull’s F1 operation directed from McLaren CEO Zak Brown.
Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner staunchly defended the relationship between the parent team and their satellite team RB, in response to criticism from McLaren CEO Zak Brown. Brown expressed concerns about the close ties between the two teams, both owned by Red Bull GmbH, especially regarding the sharing of components between them. Horner, alongside RB CEO Peter Bayer, emphasized the history behind the ownership structure, dating back to Dietrich Mateschitz’s acquisition of the struggling Minardi team in 2005. Despite challenges such as the 2008 financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic, Red Bull remained committed to supporting both F1 teams, which Horner believes should be recognized and appreciated rather than criticized. Horner also highlighted the separate nature of the two teams, based in Italy and the UK, with distinct personnel and compliance with regulations, while expressing confidence in the RB team’s potential competitiveness under new leadership.
