Red Bull signs Gwen Lagrue from Mercedes for driver development role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Red Bull has secured Gwen Lagrue from Mercedes, enhancing its driver development program. Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner praised the signing as a significant coup, noting Lagrue's history of identifying successful Formula 1 talent like George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Lagrue shared an emotional farewell to Mercedes, reflecting on 11 years with the team and expressing pride in helping develop young drivers. His move follows a series of high-profile departures at Red Bull, signaling a strategic shift for the organization.
- •Gwen Lagrue departs Mercedes to join Red Bull.
- •Lagrue has a strong track record of spotting young talent.
- •Guenther Steiner emphasized Lagrue's unique advantage and experience.
- •Lagrue reflected positively on his tenure with Mercedes.
- •The move follows high-profile exits from Red Bull's senior management.
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Red Bull earn glowing praise for poaching top Mercedes figure in major coup
"Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes Red Bull has pulled off a major coup by signing Gwen Lagrue from Mercedes, securing a key long-term asset for the development of future racing stars. Following a series of high-profile departures from senior leadership positions, the Milton Keynes-based team pulled off a big signing by luring away from Mercedes the man responsible for identifying several drivers who went on to become established Formula 1 stars, including George Russell and Ki
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