Red Bull to hire Mercedes junior boss Gwen Lagrue
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 12:51 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Gwen Lagrue, who has overseen Mercedes’ junior driver programme since 2016, is poised to join the Red Bull Formula 1 team in a similar capacity. His move is significant, as Lagrue has played a crucial role in shaping the careers of numerous drivers within the sport. This change could affect Red Bull's driver development strategy moving forward.
- •Gwen Lagrue joins Red Bull from Mercedes
- •Has led Mercedes' junior programme since 2016
- •His role involves developing future F1 talent
- •Lagrue's expertise is expected to impact driver selection
- •The move reflects Red Bull's ongoing commitment to youth development
- 12:51 PMAutosport — Red Bull set to sign Mercedes F1 junior boss Lagrue
- 12:49 PMMotorsport.com — Red Bull set to hire Mercedes F1 junior boss Gwen Lagrue
"Mercedes’ junior driver programme boss Gwen Lagrue is set to join the Red Bull Formula 1 team in a similar role, Autosport understands. There is a side of F1 that rarely makes the headlines, where many of the people responsible for shaping its biggest success stories remain largely unknown. Lagrue is one of them. Since 2016, Lagrue has headed Mercedes' junior driver programme, overseeing ...Keep reading
"Mercedes’ junior driver programme boss Gwen Lagrue is set to join the Red Bull Formula 1 team in a similar role, Motorsport.com understands. There is a side of F1 that rarely makes the headlines, where many of the people responsible for shaping its biggest success stories remain largely unknown. Lagrue is one of them. Since 2016, Lagrue has headed Mercedes' junior driver programme ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJul 19, 2026, 12:51 PMRed Bull set to sign Mercedes F1 junior boss Lagrue
Mercedes’ junior driver programme boss Gwen Lagrue is set to join the Red Bull Formula 1 team in a similar role, Autosport understands. There is a side of F1 that rarely makes the headlines, where many of the people responsible for shaping its biggest success stories remain largely unknown. Lagrue is one of them. Since 2016, Lagrue has headed Mercedes' junior driver programme, overseeing ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 19, 2026, 12:49 PMRed Bull set to hire Mercedes F1 junior boss Gwen Lagrue
Mercedes’ junior driver programme boss Gwen Lagrue is set to join the Red Bull Formula 1 team in a similar role, Motorsport.com understands. There is a side of F1 that rarely makes the headlines, where many of the people responsible for shaping its biggest success stories remain largely unknown. Lagrue is one of them. Since 2016, Lagrue has headed Mercedes' junior driver programme ...Keep reading
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