Gallagher concludes that he would be surprised if Red Bull still owns the team by the time the 2026 regulations come into effect. He believes that selling AlphaTauri could bring a handsome payday for Red Bull and benefit Formula 1. He points to the potential success that could be achieved by a serious buyer, citing Lawrence Stroll’s transformation of the Aston Martin team as an example.
Gallagher suggests that IndyCar team owner Michael Andretti’s interest in joining the F1 grid indicates the possibility of AlphaTauri’s future success in the right hands. He adds that the financial impact of running the team has been reduced by factors such as the fairer distribution of prize money and the budget cap. He believes that Red Bull’s leadership, led by Oliver Mintzlaff, may see the team as surplus to requirements.
In closing, Gallagher expresses his optimism about the potential sale, stating that it would be great for Formula 1 to have two teams in Italy. He believes it would be wrong for all teams to migrate to the UK and highlights the positive effects a passionate new owner could have on the AlphaTauri team, similar to Lawrence Stroll’s impact on Aston Martin.
