The CEO of McLaren, Zak Brown, recently criticized Red Bull for the negative work environment they currently have, referring to it as a “toxic environment”. The Austrian team has been facing difficulties and controversies since the departure of Adrian Newey.
Brown discussed the issues within Red Bull after Newey’s departure, stating that it has become an unhealthy place to work. He believes that the situation could worsen in the future.
According to Brown, many technicians, engineers, and other members joined Red Bull because of Newey. However, since his departure, resumes of Red Bull employees who are looking to leave the team have been circulating. Brown predicts that the situation could further deteriorate.
Brown acknowledges that it is common for people to leave teams when the work environment becomes difficult. He also believes that attracting sponsors in the future could be challenging for Red Bull, as potential sponsors will be cautious about their associations.
Brown also highlighted the drama surrounding Red Bull’s star driver, Max Verstappen. He mentioned that fans are speculating whether Verstappen will stay with the team or leave at the end of the season.
Although Verstappen has a contract, it is still uncertain whether he will continue with Red Bull. Brown mentioned that Verstappen’s father, Jos Verstappen, has been vocal about the situation at Red Bull in the past.
Despite being an incredible team, Brown believes that tensions within Red Bull’s management could hinder their prospects as other teams catch up. The future of Max Verstappen’s team in Milton Keynes remains uncertain.
