Red Bull chief engineer Monaghan misses second race in a row as Cadillac links resurface
Red Bull chief engineer Paul Monaghan has now missed two Grands Prix in a row and while the team says the absence was planned, it does raise questions about the engineer, who was linked with a move to Cadillac earlier this year. Monaghan had been missing in São Paulo and at the race before it in Mexico City.
Red Bull chief engineer Paul Monaghan has missed two Grands Prix consecutively, prompting questions about his future within the team. Despite the team claiming his absence was planned, it has raised concerns, especially considering his past interest in a move to Cadillac. Monaghan was absent from the races in São Paulo and Mexico City.
Sky F1's Ted Kravitz noted that Gianpiero Lambiase remains with the team but Monaghan is not present. While the team maintains Monaghan's planned absence, Kravitz mentioned that missing a single race is not uncommon, but two consecutive absences are unusual. Monaghan, who joined Red Bull in 2005, has been a constant figure in the team's engineering department.
Meanwhile, Cadillac is actively recruiting, with former Red Bull chief designer Craig Skinner set to join as Chief Development Engineer. Red Bull's engineering changes, including Lambiase's departure and the appointment of Tom McCullough as head of racing, further emphasize Monaghan's pivotal role in the team.
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