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The Red Bull junior squad is set to increase links with the senior team in 2024, with some team bosses worried, but Toto Wolff insists he is yet to look into it.
Toto Wolff expressed his support for the “transparency” of Formula 1, addressing concerns raised by some teams regarding the close relationship between Red Bull and AlphaTauri. AlphaTauri, already Red Bull’s junior team, is set to undergo significant changes in 2024, including a new name, livery, and title sponsor, as longtime team boss Franz Tost departs. This has caused tension among other teams, who want to ensure there are no potential loopholes that could be exploited. While Wolff acknowledges the situation, he has not personally looked into the matter, preferring to have faith in Formula 1. He also discussed the issue of aerodynamic development and the dominant role of tires in overtaking, stating that thermal management is key and expressing a preference for races like Qatar where drivers can go flat out.
