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McLaren is set to be kept waiting to finally acquire the services of its new sporting director, having poached a key Red Bull team member.
McLaren has faced difficulties in trying to secure an early release for its new sporting director, Will Courtenay, from Red Bull’s contract. The move was initially planned for 2024, but Courtenay won’t transition until mid-2026 due to contract obligations. Although F1 teams commonly negotiate early personnel changes, McLaren’s requests were denied by Red Bull. As a result, Courtenay will complete his contract with Red Bull before joining McLaren. In Courtenay’s absence, Hannah Schmitz is expected to step up as the head of race strategy.
