Following the death of founder Dietrich Mateschitz, Red Bull Racing faces internal challenges and a potential shift in team dynamics.
Red Bull Racing has faced a profound period of internal challenges and potential transitions following the passing of its iconic leader, Dietrich Mateschitz, in October 2022. Described by team advisor Helmut Marko as a shock that hit "like a bomb," Mateschitz's death has left a gaping void in the team's leadership and internal harmony.
Dietrich Mateschitz, who founded Red Bull and its Formula 1 team, was a formidable figure in the world of motorsport. Under his leadership, Red Bull Racing clinched the Constructors' Championship during the 2022 Grand Prix weekend in Austin, a poignant achievement that coincided with the weekend of his death.
However, since his passing, Red Bull Racing has reportedly been experiencing noticeable unrest. Allegedly, two distinct factions have emerged within the team, loosely identified as the Austrian and Thai camps, pointing to potential divides in loyalty and strategy centered around team principal Christian Horner.
Helmut Marko, a close cohort of Mateschitz and a pivotal figure in the team, has observed a palpable change in the atmosphere at the team’s Milton Keynes base since the previous winter. While he did not directly blame Christian Horner for these shifts, he suggested that the lack of Mateschitz's charismatic presence has been profoundly felt. He commented to Motorsport.com, as'There are other factors influencing this. We are missing a hugely charismatic leader.
The speculation extends to the future structure and steering of the team as well. Marko expressed uncertainty about whether key figures like Adrian Newey, the chief technical officer, would have even considered other professional possibilities if Mateschitz were still at the helm. Questions also linger over whether the current management setup would have remained intact under Mateschitz's guidance.Lydia is the lead editor of F1 editorial.
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