Alan Permain – new head of Racing Bulls
Racing Bulls officially confirmed management changes following news of Christian Horner's departure from Red Bull Racing. Laurent Mekies, who led the Faenza team, has taken Horner's position as the CEO of Red Bull Racing. Alan Permain, who until today served as Sporting Director of Racing Bulls, has become the new team principal. Laurent Mekies: "The last year and a half have been a true privilege for me to lead the team alongside Peter Bayer. I was able to contribute to the birth of Racing Bulls together with all our talented staff. The team has incredible team spirit, and I firmly believe this is just the beginning." Alan Permain: "It is a great honor for me to take on the role of team principal, and I want to thank Oliver Mintslaff and Helmut Marko for their trust. I look forward to continuing the development of the team with Peter Bayer. This is a new challenge for me, but I know I can count on the support of all the staff."
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