AlphaTauriThe team of Formula 1 belonging to Red Bull, has been struggling for good results in recent years. Despite being in the middle zone of the grid, they have not managed to round off a good performance since the arrival of the new generation of single-seaters in 2022. This has led their owners to rethink the future of the team and seek solutions to improve their performance. .
One of the measures that attracts the most attention is the name changesomething that the former Austrian pilot advanced Marko Helmutsports consultant for the energy drink brand.
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“It will have two new leaders in Laurent Mekies and Peter Bayer from 2024. There will be new sponsors and also a new name”, Marko stated in an interview with the Austrian newspaper Kleine Zeitung.
The name change is not surprising, since the lack of results is not a good showcase for AlphaTauri, the clothing brand of the Austrian giant.
Marko also confirmed that from 2024 there will be a closer technical relationship with Red Bull with the aim of fighting later in Grand Prix. “The orientation is clear: follow Red Bull Racing as far as the regulations allow. DIY builds are the wrong way to go.” sentenced.
Beyond the lack of results, AlphaTauri’s 2023 began with some uncertainty. During the pre-season tests, a rumor emerged that pointed to its possible sale.
As for the driver lineup, it is unclear what will happen in the future. the dutch nyck devries has not lived up to expectations and Marko has recognized that Christian Horner he was not wrong to suggest that perhaps he was not the most appropriate choice. On the other hand, the Japanese Yuki Tsunoda has shown that, even if it costs him, he is capable of getting some points when necessary.
However, there are several drivers who have caught the attention of the Red Bull adviser, such as the New Zealander liam lawsonthe Japanese Ayumu Iwasa and even the aussie Daniel Ricciardo, to fill a possible seat in AlphaTauri next year. This suggests that roster changes could be made in search of better performance.
Note originally published in Automundo.com.ar
