Gwen Lagrue is appointed as the Director of the Red Bull Junior Programme.

      "One of the top talent developers in F1"

      Oracle Red Bull Racing has announced Gwen Lagrue's appointment as the Director of the Red Bull Junior Programme. He will report directly to CEO and Team Principal Laurent Mekies and will become part of the Leadership Team in 2027 as Oracle Red Bull Racing enhances its organization for the future.

      Recognized as a leading talent developer in Formula One, Gwen will lead the Red Bull Junior Programme, focusing on identifying, nurturing, and advancing the next generation of F1 talent. His hiring underscores Oracle Red Bull Racing's commitment to investing in one of the team's key long-term assets: the development of future F1 drivers and World Champions.

      Laurent and Gwen share a well-established relationship and a common vision that will contribute to shaping the next phase of the Junior Programme while supporting the team’s broader goals. Laurent Mekies, the CEO and Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing, commented: "Gwen is one of the finest talent developers in F1, and I have first-hand experience of his expertise, leadership, and passion for nurturing young drivers.

      The Red Bull Junior Programme has always played a pivotal role in Red Bull's achievements, and having Gwen at the helm reaffirms our dedication to cultivating the upcoming generation of F1 talent. We also want to acknowledge once again the remarkable contributions Helmut Marko has made over the past two decades in creating and leading the Junior Programme. Under his vision, commitment, and ability to identify and foster exceptional talents, the Junior Programme has set the standard in F1, and he deserves significant recognition for that.

      As we continue to develop the next chapter of Oracle Red Bull Racing, attracting leaders like Gwen is essential for realizing our ambitions. We are reinforcing our high-performance organization with outstanding individuals across all sectors of the business, and Gwen is a crucial addition to that journey. Together, we will build upon a very strong foundation while further evolving the programme for the future."

      Gwen Lagrue stated: "Joining Oracle Red Bull Racing marks the start of an exciting new chapter for me. After eleven fantastic years at Mercedes, I believe this is the right time to embrace a new challenge and continue my personal and professional growth.

      The Red Bull Junior Programme is among the most esteemed and successful driver development initiatives in motorsport. It has produced some of the most remarkable talents in F1 history, and I am truly honored to have the chance to lead such a gifted team and help shape its next phase. I look forward to collaborating closely with Laurent and the entire Team, and I am very grateful for this opportunity.

      Together, we have an excellent framework to build upon the programme's outstanding legacy, continue its evolution for the future, and identify, develop, and prepare the next generation of F1 race winners and World Champions, following a pattern that Oracle Red Bull Racing has successfully implemented over the past 20 years."