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Racing Bulls technical director Egginton to leave F1 team but stay in Red Bull family

Racing Bulls technical director Jody Egginton will leave the Formula 1 squad and move to Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the team has announced.

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Exclusive: Inside RB's growth from second-string junior team to Red Bull's 'brother'

When the Toro Rosso team renamed itself to AlphaTauri, it pledged to become a "sister team" to Formula 1's championship-winning Red Bull team - and this path has progressed with its RB rebrand.

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Inside RB's growth from second-string junior team to Red Bull's 'brother'

When the Toro Rosso team renamed itself to AlphaTauri, it pledged to become a "sister team" to Formula 1's championship-winning Red Bull team - and this path has progressed with its RB rebrand.

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Aston Martin says "premature" to think it's on top of F1 car issues

In a wet-to-dry Montreal race, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll finished sixth and seventh respectively, both drivers executing a solid race to finish behind the inherently quicker cars from Red Bull, Mercedes and McLaren. It was a big boost for the Silverstone-based squad after going backwards during the first third…

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Aston Martin cautious over return to form despite strong F1 Canada result

In a wet-to-dry Montreal classic, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll finished sixth and seventh respectively, both drivers executing a solid race to finish behind the inherently quicker cars from Red Bull, Mercedes and McLaren. It was a big boost for the Silverstone-based squad after going backwards during the first third…

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Ricciardo: I won’t be distracted by “negative stuff” in F1 paddock

Red Bull chose to retain Ricciardo at the Faenza outfit for 2024 rather than opt for Liam Lawson, who showed well when he deputised for the injured Australian at five grands prix last season.

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RB rules out Faenza F1 factory move despite new Milton Keynes facility

The Red Bull-owned squad is undergoing a revamp of its F1 programme, which has included a change of identity away from AlphaTauri and the arrival of new team management in Laurent Mekies and Peter Bayer.

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AlphaTauri F1 team makes switch to new Visa Cash App RB identity

Although not mentioned in today’s announcement the Faenza outfit is also using the VCARB acronym, and it’s understood that it might eventually be revealed as the type designation of the RB chassis, with a final decision yet to be taken.

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AlphaTauri's Milton Keynes shift critical to its F1 success, says Bayer

The soon-to-be-renamed team has long had an aerodynamics department in Bicester, but as part of its ongoing expansion, its British base will be moved to Milton Keynes, close to the home of sister squad Red Bull.

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“Sparring partners” team boss set-up a strength for AlphaTauri

Bayer and Mekies, who officially started his new job this week after serving out his Ferrari gardening leave, have combined to replace departed team boss Franz Tost.

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Mekies: Gardening leave avoided “intensity” of in-season F1 team switch

Mekies will officially join the soon-to-be-renamed Faenza outfit on January 1. He will work alongside CEO Peter Bayer in a two-man arrangement as former boss Franz Tost heads for retirement.

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Tsunoda pays tribute to “biggest supporter” Tost after AlphaTauri F1 exit

Tost has spent 18 years at the helm of the Faenza outfit formerly known as Toro Rosso. In its role as a Red Bull junior team, Tost has notably presided over Sebastian Vettel, Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo, Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon.

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How AlphaTauri’s "crazy" upgrade push helped Tsunoda deliver unthinkable feat

Tsunoda added that such a scenario couldn’t even have been thought about earlier in the season when the Faenza team was struggling for form.

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Tsunoda nearly had "heart attack" after F1 US GP fastest lap pit call

The Japanese driver initially thought that there must be something wrong with his car before he realised that he was being teed up for a shot at the fastest lap.

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Tsunoda nearly had “heart attack” after F1 US GP fastest lap pit call

The Japanese driver initially thought that there must be something wrong with his car before he realised that he was being teed up for a shot at fastest lap.

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Ricciardo: "Frustrating to hit pause" on AlphaTauri F1 comeback

Ricciardo broke his wrist in practice for Zandvoort's Dutch Grand Prix back in August, which halted his F1 return after just two races.Ricciardo sat out five race weekends while being deputised by reserve driver Liam Lawson, but will return to the wheel of AlphaTauri's AT04 at this weekend US Grand…

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Lawson not distracted by missing 2024 AlphaTauri F1 race seat

The Faenza outfit announced over the Suzuka weekend that Yuki Tsunoda will be joined by Daniel Ricciardo next year, with Lawson serving as reserve once again for the two Red Bull teams.

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AlphaTauri F1 team retains Tsunoda and Ricciardo for 2024

Tsunoda will be handed a fourth season at the Faenza outfit, while the currently injured Ricciardo will get a full season with the team after his mid-season comeback this summer.

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Why new CEO Bayer brings a fresh F1 approach to AlphaTauri

His name might not have been well known to the public, but within the series he had earned a lot of respect thanks to his spell with the FIA under Jean Todt.

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Why new CEO Bayer brings a fresh approach to AlphaTauri

His name might not have been well known to the public, but within the series he had earned a lot of respect thanks to his spell with the FIA under Jean Todt.

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Ricciardo “glad” of comeback timing to optimise F1 summer break

A few weeks ago Ricciardo was first touted as a possible post-shutdown replacement for Nyck de Vries at the Faenza team, with the Dutchman expected to have a last chance to prove himself with the run of European races up to Spa.

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Red Bull in talks with Hugo Boss for AlphaTauri F1 team title sponsorship

It emerged early last month that the Faenza squad is to undergo a rebrand for next year. Selling the naming rights will enable the outfit to become more financially sustainable.

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Ricciardo: De Vries can “get back up” after losing AlphaTauri F1 drive

F1 rookie de Vries was dropped by the Faenza team last week and has been replaced by former McLaren driver Ricciardo from this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Ricciardo: Working with former race engineer helped rebuild confidence in F1 sim

Ricciardo is making a shock comeback with his old Faenza team from this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix onwards, replacing rookie Nyck de Vries, who was moved aside after 10 races.

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Ricciardo: Working with former race engineer helped me rebuild confidence in F1 sim

Ricciardo is making a shock comeback with his old Faenza team from this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix onwards, replacing rookie Nyck de Vries, who was moved aside after 10 races.

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