Red Bull Racing has appointed Gwen Lagrue as director of its junior driver program, with the former Mercedes talent development chief joining the Formula 1 team in 2027.

Gwen Lagrue, the man who discovered Kimi Antonelli becomes Director of the Red Bull junior driver program

Red Bull has poached Mercedes' long-time driver development chief Gwen Lagrue to lead its own junior program following the departure of Helmut Marko.

Red Bull confirms Lagrue as Red Bull Junior Program director from 2027

Red Bull has appointed Gwen Lagrue, previously Mercedes' driver development chief, as the director of its Junior Program starting in 2027, following Helmut Marko's departure.

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