Porsche out: Now Red Bull has other problems

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It’s the behind-the-scenes stories that make Formula 1 racing even more interesting. The secret deals, the hidden operations and the deals worth millions that fall through at the last minute. Everything is done in the rumor mill.

In recent years, the focus has mostly been on Red Bull, yes, the bulls even caused a scandal in 2022 by exceeding the budget limit.

Porsche only wanted to sit at the control table

Bare common sense, on the other hand, said no last September when it came to the marriage contract with Porsche. Mateschitz, Horner and Marko actually noticed much too late that with their renewed entry into the royal class, the Germans had only one goal: to stand or sit alone at the director’s desk.

This path, which many call arrogance, led to a divorce even before the altar. Then Porsche knocked on the door of Williams and McLaren. Here too, independence was more important for the teams. As with the latest attempt by the luxury brand from Weissach to join Aston Martin. But the Japanese from Honda were smarter and didn’t have too much influence in the team. You could almost speak of submissive.

Desired Red Bull employees

Now Red Bull has other problems. Ferrari, Alpine and Mercedes lure the clever designers of Milton Keynes. McLaren struck first with chief designer Rob Marshall. He will be allowed to work in Woking from 2024. For three times the salary.

The millions rule the company. Not only in the driver market. In 2022 Ferrari Bullen boss tried to extort Horner in Montreal. Motorsport advisor Marko: “It took me all night to convince Horner of Red Bull. And that cost us millions more!”

Police tech guru Adrian Newey is the most coveted and petted with millions of dollars a year. Marko: «The then Ferrari boss Montezemolo was already cheering in a paddock and wanted to announce the deal. But during the night we could change Newey’s mind!”

Source : Blick