Red Bull hires Gwen Lagrue from Mercedes to lead junior program
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Red Bull Racing has named Gwen Lagrue as the new head of its junior program, replacing Helmut Marko. Lagrue, who has spent 11 years at Mercedes, is recognized for cultivating talents like George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. The decision comes as Red Bull aims to strengthen development processes, with Lagrue expected to work alongside team principal Laurent Mekies. Mekies emphasized Lagrue's expertise in driver development, indicating a move forward for the organization after Marko's longstanding influence in the role.
- •Gwen Lagrue replaces Helmut Marko at Red Bull.
- •Lagrue developed drivers like George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
- •Red Bull aims to evolve its junior program.
- •Team principal Laurent Mekies supports Lagrue's hiring.
- •Marko had a significant impact on Red Bull's success.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Red Bull Poach Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli Scout to Replace Helmut Marko
"Red Bull Racing announced their successor to Helmut Marko, who led the team's junior program for a long time, as Gwen Lagrue of Mercedes.
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