Red Bull denies Racing Bulls support claims amid F1 scrutiny
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 8:07 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Red Bull Racing Team Principal Laurent Mekies addressed ongoing speculation about potential on-track collaboration between Red Bull and its sister team, Racing Bulls, following comments from Mercedes personnel. Concerns raised by McLaren's Zak Brown regarding unsporting cooperation have reignited debates about shared ownership in F1. Mekies emphasized that both teams operate independently and strictly adhere to FIA regulations regarding personnel transfers and collaborations. He invited scrutiny of their on-track battles this season to counter the claims. Red Bull drivers have recently exhibited competitive racing without evidence of collaboration, particularly highlighted in races in Australia and Shanghai.
- •Laurent Mekies refutes collaboration claims between Red Bull and Racing Bulls.
- •Concerns stemmed from incidents at the Singapore and Miami Grands Prix.
- •Mekies invites analysis of their racing to dispel speculation.
- •Red Bull insists on independence and compliance with FIA regulations.
- •Debate may influence future F1 ownership structures and regulations.
- 8:07 AMYahoo Sports — Red Bull denied claims Racing Bulls is helping – so we analysed their on-track battles
"Laurent Mekies insists the start of the 2026 season alone has provided enough evidence to refute suggestions that Red Bull's second team is helping its main outfit – but is he right?
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