XPB Images Red Bull’s quit threats are strengthening the stance of the independent teams who believe they should be supported, according to Sauber team principal Monisha Kaltenborn. Sauber and Force India recently filed a complaint with the EU regarding F1’s governance and revenue structure, with the bigger teams receiving premium payments for committing to the sport until 2020. However, Red Bull’s future is in doubt as it is struggling to agree a deal with a power unit supplier for next season having been unhappy with a lack of competitiveness from Renault. When asked by F1i if Red Bull’s quit threats highlight the importance of independent teams to the sport,...
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