Gwen Lagrue begins new role with Red Bull Junior Programme
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 6:01 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Gwen Lagrue has started his position as the new director of the Red Bull Junior Programme. He succeeds Helmut Marko, known for his success in developing Formula 1 talents like Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. Lagrue aims to continue this legacy by nurturing young drivers. He previously worked with Mercedes, significantly impacting careers including those of Esteban Ocon and Alexander Albon. Lagrue recently expressed gratitude for his time at Mercedes, highlighting the importance of guiding emerging talents in motorsport.
- •Gwen Lagrue takes over as director of the Red Bull Junior Programme.
- •He replaces Helmut Marko, a key figure in F1 driver development.
- •Lagrue’s prior experience includes nurturing drivers at Mercedes.
- •Notable drivers he has worked with include Esteban Ocon and Alexander Albon.
- •Lagrue aims to maintain Red Bull's strong tradition in fostering racing talent.
- 6:01 AMYahoo Sports — The F1 careers shaped by new Red Bull junior boss Gwen Lagrue
"Red Bull Junior Programme’s future director Gwen Lagrue, much like Helmut Marko, has built a reputation over the years for identifying and developing a number of promising talents who later established themselves in Formula 1. But who are they, and how many drivers has he helped on their way to the top? While Helmut Marko helped shape a generation of drivers who went on to become some of Formula 1’s biggest stars, most notably Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, Lagrue can also boast an impress
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