Now Courtenay, an important cog in Red Bull’s efficient strategy department, will leave the team after 20 years and will join McLaren as sporting director. Courtenay will report to racing director Randeep Singh, though the exact start date of Courtenay’s arrival has not been disclosed.

Christian Horner admits that Red Bull conceded last weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix to McLaren early on in the race’s opening stint.

Head of race strategy Will Courtenay has also decided to take up a fresh challenge away from Red Bull after 14 years on their books. He will join McLaren as their sporting director, becoming the latest Red Bull senior figure to seek pastures new.

Red Bull head of race strategy Will Courtenay will leave the team after 14 years in his role to join McLaren as sporting director.

The McLaren Formula 1 team has announced the signing of Red Bull's chief strategist, Will Courtenay, as its new sporting director. He will report to Randeep Sin

Will Courtenay is head of race strategy but will leave to take up the role of sporting director at McLaren although Red Bull are insisting he serves out of his contract. Red Bulls