Red Bull is considering the sale of its sister team, AlphaTauri
The team based in Italy will most likely have to relocate from Faenza to England; otherwise, the sale of the team will be considered. At the same time, the director of the Red Bull program, Helmut Marko, stated that the decision rests entirely with the shareholders.
Faced with Red Bull’s big sister who won both F1 championships in 2022, AlphaTauri, controlled by the energy drink since 2005, before being renamed Toro Rosso in 2006, finished second to last among constructors last year. With a poorly born AT03, the Faenza team is facing two options.
According to Auto Motor und Sport, AlphaTauri, which already has an aerodynamics department in Bicester, could be completely relocated to England in order to reduce costs and improve synergy with its Austrian sibling.
Otherwise, AlphaTauri will be sold, and three potential buyers have already expressed interest.
Obviously, the team Andretti Autosport, which has received support from Alpine for engine supply if it were to join the top category, has expressed interest. The British team HitechGP, currently competing in F3 and F2, is also interested, as well as Mumbai Racing, which participates in the Formula Regional Middle East and Formula 3 Asia.
A decision that belongs to the shareholders.
Helmut Marko, the director of the Red Bull program, was questioned about his statements in the German newspaper during the pre-season tests.
These are rumors that come from somewhere. We don’t react to that.
« It is understandable that AlphaTauri cannot be satisfied with what they achieved last year – ninth place in the constructors’ championship. »
« But such a decision belongs entirely to the shareholders. These are rumors that we do not comment on in detail. »
At the same time, Marko acknowledges that the difference in performance between the two teams may raise concerns.
You are thinking about how you can increase efficiency. If you have one team that wins the world championship and the other is only around ninth place, the synergies don’t seem to be working correctly.
« So, of course, it is normal to make considerations, and shareholders are demanding accountability. »
