P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull has owned two F1 teams since 2006 and it has seldom been an issue until now. However, recent events have cast a spotlight on the inherent conflicts of interest – that’s why the two-team ownership structure might now need a re-think.
Red Bull owns two F1 teams, with the main outfit achieving consistent success as champions, while the sister team has evolved from Toro Rosso to AlphaTauri, now known as RB. The relationship between the teams has developed from being just a junior team to a more intertwined structure, with central contracts and shared resources. The rebranding of RB marked a shift in the operational dynamics, with closer ties between the teams evident. Despite being seen as a ‘B team’, Red Bull insists on the integrity of the single-ownership structure. The decision at the Singapore Grand Prix to benefit Max Verstappen by affecting Lando Norris’s race highlighted the complexities of team dynamics in F1. Ultimately, the move raised questions about the influence and decision-making processes within the Red Bull organization.
