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Guenther Steiner commends Red Bull for hiring Gwen Lagrue

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Guenther Steiner commends Red Bull for hiring Gwen Lagrue

Summary

Guenther Steiner, former Haas Formula 1 team principal, praised Red Bull's recent appointment of Gwen Lagrue to lead its junior driver programme. This move follows the departure of long-serving motorsport adviser Helmut Marko at the end of the 2025 season. Steiner suggested that Lagrue's hiring is crucial for maintaining the talent pipeline established by Marko. As Red Bull shifts direction with its junior programme, the focus will be on how Lagrue implements upcoming changes and developments.

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•Guenther Steiner praises Red Bull’s hiring of Gwen Lagrue.
•Lagrue will oversee Red Bull's junior driver programme.
•This appointment follows Helmut Marko's departure in 2025.
•Steiner views the hiring as vital for the talent pipeline.
•The focus will be on upcoming changes in the programme.

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Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has praised Red Bull's recent appointment of Gwen Lagrue to head up its junior driver programme, suggesting the move is a big step in maintaining the pipeline established by Helmut Marko. Following the departure of long-time motorsport adviser Marko at the end of the 2025 season, the future direction of the Red Bull junior driver programme ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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Motorsport.comAug 3, 2026, 10:30 AM
Guenther Steiner praises Red Bull after major Mercedes F1 hire
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has praised Red Bull's recent appointment of Gwen Lagrue to head up its junior driver programme, suggesting the move is a big step in maintaining the pipeline established by Helmut Marko. Following the departure of long-time motorsport adviser Marko at the end of the 2025 season, the future direction of the Red Bull junior driver programme ...Keep reading

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