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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kieran Jackson

Key McLaren F1 signing arrives early from Red Bull ahead of 2026 season

McLaren have accelerated the arrival of Will Courtenay from Red Bull as their sporting director.

Courtenay, previously Red Bull’s head of race strategy for 22 years, agreed a move to McLaren in September 2024 but was set to stay at Red Bull until mid-2026, such were the terms of the move.

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