Overview
- Courtenay confirmed his move via LinkedIn, ending a protracted contract standoff that had been expected to keep him out until mid-2026.
- He will report to McLaren racing director Randeep Singh as he transitions into the Sporting Director role in Woking.
- The 22-year Red Bull veteran, who spent 15 years as head of race strategy, brings championship-winning experience and insight into a key rival’s tactics.
- Red Bull is expected to reshuffle its strategy department, with Principal Strategy Engineer Hannah Schmitz reported as a likely internal successor.
- The switch comes as McLaren enters the season as reigning Drivers’ and Constructors’ champions and as Red Bull navigates a series of senior departures reported over the past year.