Mercedes driver scout Lagrue to join Red Bull
Summary
Red Bull has hired Gwen Lagrue, who worked for Mercedes discovering young drivers, to lead their junior driver programme starting in 2027. Lagrue replaces Helmut Marko, who retired, and will focus on finding and developing new Formula 1 race talent.Key Facts
- Gwen Lagrue worked 11 years as a driver scout for Mercedes in Formula 1.
- Red Bull announced Lagrue's appointment as director of their junior driver programme from 2027.
- He replaces Helmut Marko, who retired as Red Bull's motorsport adviser at the end of 2025.
- The Red Bull Junior Programme trains young drivers aiming to become F1 champions.
- Mercedes agreed to release Lagrue from his contract so he could join Red Bull.
- Mercedes will fill Lagrue’s role with internal promotions and maintain their driver scouting team.
- Lagrue helped discover George Russell for Mercedes and mentored other drivers like Kimi Antonelli.
- The Red Bull Junior Programme produced famous F1 drivers such as Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo.
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