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Breaking: Red Bull and Horner face scrutiny for their work culture, with comments suggesting significant internal challenges
Zak Brown, the CEO of McLaren, has once again made fun of Red Bull, saying that employees will look for jobs with “brands they’re proud of and bosses they want to work alongside.”
After it was confirmed that Adrian Newey would be leaving the company, Brown said that further resumes from Red Bull personnel were sent to McLaren during the weekend of the Miami Grand Prix.
Before Red Bull team principal Christian Horner retaliated against the Austrian for the personnel his team stole from the Brackley-based company, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff echoed the American’s statement.
Despite its competitive on-track position, Red Bull has had a challenging start to the campaign. Earlier this year, a female employee put Horner under investigation, which preceded the emergence of a power struggle between the Thai and Austrian owners.
Red Bull has won four of the first six races of the year, and Brown acknowledged that, but he also pointed out the difficulties the American company still has as a result of its off-track distractions.
According to Brown, “I think there are a lot of issues going on there,” Sky Sports News reported. “On the track is generally where the least problems are.
It’s an incredible crew, and Max is amazing. However, given the events at the beginning of the year, the ongoing commotion, and Adrian Newey’s departure, I believe that more dominoes will fall.
Numerous sports teams have a strong cultural component. We’re beginning to notice that, in my opinion, that they have some problems to resolve that may result in some persistent difficulties.
Individuals desire to work for companies they are proud of.
Last time out in Miami, McLaren made a podium comeback thanks to Lando Norris’s first-ever grand prix victory.
Norris has his sights set on a title match versus Red Bull in 2025 as the squad moves up the standings, followed by a regulation change the following season.
Given the uncertainties surrounding Red Bull’s future in the wake of Newey’s departure, Brown has stated it makes sense that other staff might want to leave as well.
“We have an amazing team, and resumes are flying in,” he remarked. “But we’ve noticed an unusual [and] higher level.”
“I believe that when someone like Adrian Newey leaves, you miss more than just his artistic touch on the car’s design—people want to work for companies and with managers they can be proud of.”
“I believe there will be people inside asking themselves, ‘Is it time for me to move on?’ with everything going on there and Adrian leaving.”
