Formula 1 business expert Mark Gallagher predicts that Red Bull may seek to sell their struggling AlphaTauri team before the implementation of major rule changes in 2026. Red Bull, known for their dominance in the sport, expanded to a two-team presence on the grid in 2006 by acquiring the Italy-based Minardi team and rebranding it as Scuderia Toro Rosso.
Over the years, the team has nurtured talented drivers such as Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel, achieving notable successes including Toro Rosso’s first-ever Grand Prix victory at Monza in 2008. However, in 2020, the team was rebranded as AlphaTauri, named after Red Bull’s in-house clothing brand. Despite Pierre Gasly securing another win for the team at Monza, AlphaTauri has struggled to maintain its form and currently sits second-bottom in the 2023 Constructors’ standings with only two points from the first five races.
While Red Bull has consistently denied reports of intending to sell the team, speculation has persisted, particularly following the passing of founder Dietrich Mateschitz. Gallagher, speaking on the GP Racing magazine podcast, believes there is no longer a need for Red Bull to have a second team.
