Gallagher explains, “AlphaTauri is an outlier. Why did they create it? They did it because not only did Dietrich have this idea, this vision of driver development with Helmut [Marko], but also politically it gives them an extra seat at the table in the Ecclestone era of Formula 1. That’s no longer relevant.”
With the changing landscape of Formula 1 under new ownership, Gallagher suggests that Red Bull could sell the team for a substantial amount of money. He estimates a figure of half a billion dollars or more to buy a Formula 1 team outright. Gallagher highlights the interest from potential new investors in entering Formula 1, some of whom possess the financial means to make it a reality.
Regarding the AlphaTauri brand, Gallagher notes its perceived lack of relevance as a business and the shortcomings of its driver development program. He cites the example of Sergio Perez, who joined the team as a second driver to Max Verstappen but is not considered a genuine contender for the top spot.
