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Red Bull appoints Gwen Lagrue to lead Junior Programme in 2027

Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 2:28 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Red Bull appoints Gwen Lagrue to lead Junior Programme in 2027

Summary

Red Bull Racing announced the hiring of Gwen Lagrue as Director of the Red Bull Junior Programme for the 2027 season. Lagrue, who will join the team from Mercedes after over a decade, takes over the role previously held by Helmut Marko, who departed at the end of 2025. Lagrue emphasized his excitement about shaping the future of a programme noted for developing top F1 talents like Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. Team Principal Laurent Mekies applauded Lagrue's reputation in talent development and the importance of the Junior Programme to Red Bull's success. Lagrue expressed gratitude for the opportunity and commitment to evolve the programme further.

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Key Details

•Gwen Lagrue will join Red Bull from Mercedes in 2027.
•He replaces Helmut Marko, who left after 2025.
•The Junior Programme is crucial for developing future F1 talent.
•Lagrue highlighted the programme's legacy and aims for its evolution.
•Notable graduates include Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen.

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Red Bull has announced that it has appointed Gwen Lagrue as Director of the Red Bull Junior Programme for the 2027 season.
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