Red Bull is facing criticism from rival teams for increasing collaboration between Milton Keynes and its sister team, RB. The organization is the only one to have two F1 teams on the track. Red Bull entered Formula 1 in 2005 by acquiring the Ford F1 team and renaming it Red Bull Racing. Almost a year later, they bought Minardi and rebranded it as Toro Rosso (now RB). However, concerns have been raised by competitors regarding this structure in recent months. The CEO of F1 has now confirmed that Red Bull may continue to own both teams in the future.
For the 2024 season, Red Bull has decided to further integrate its two teams. This decision has raised concerns from the CEO of McLaren, who believes it could harm competition on the track. However, in a recent meeting of the F1 commission, there were some positive developments for Red Bull.
During the meeting, the CEO of F1 addressed Red Bull’s ownership of the two teams. He stated that the energy drink giant can continue to own both teams, as it has done for almost twenty years. The Italian CEO emphasized the importance of the Austrian brand in the sport. It is worth noting that Red Bull saved numerous jobs when it acquired the struggling Minardi team before the 2006 season.
Since the adoption of the V6 Turbo hybrids in 2014, Formula 1 has faced criticism from fans. Many viewers have lost interest due to the lack of noise compared to the old engines. In 2026, the hybrid component will have an even greater output to ensure that power units remain relevant for road cars, with Audi and Ford joining the competition. However, the CEO of F1 believes that things can change in the future.
The CEO expressed his desire for louder engines in the sport. He mentioned that if there is progress with sustainable fuels, Formula 1 could potentially eliminate hybrid components. The earliest this change could happen is in 2030, according to the 59-year-old CEO.
Undoubtedly, F1 fans would welcome louder engines in the future. Many still remember the roar of the V10s in the sport’s glorious days with Ferrari. If Formula 1 can return to a similar level of noise, watching a Grand Prix could become an even more thrilling spectacle.
