Red Bull Appoints Lagrue as Junior Driver Chief After Mercedes F1 Exit
Mercedes said Lagrue developed George Russell and Kimi Antonelli before his 2027 move to lead Red Bull’s junior programme.
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Former Mercedes-Benz driver development program head Gwen Lagrue left the German Formula 1 team on Monday after eleven years and joined Red Bull Racing in a similar role until 2027, as announced by both teams on their official 'X' accounts. "Together, we have developed many young drivers, including… Continue reading "Gwen Lagrue celebrates her move from Mercedes to Red Bull: "It was the right time for a new challenge"" The post Gwen Lagrue celeb…
Mercedes loses the discoverer of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. In direct competition he follows directly in big steps.
This Monday, the Red Bull team formalized the arrival of the Frenchman Gwen Lagrue, responsible for the young Mercedes drivers.
Mercedes confirms Gwen Lagrue’s departure after Red Bull approach
Mercedes has officially announced the departure of Gwen Lagrue, its senior junior driver development chief, following an enticing offer from Red Bull. The Frenchman, who has been a pivotal figure in grooming emerging talents for Formula 1 since joining Mercedes in January 2016, is set to leave the Silver Arrows after nearly eight years of service. Lagrue’s influence on the careers of prominent drivers such as George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, and …
Kimi Antonelli succeeds in 2025 as the flagship driver of the Mercedes-Academy in Formula 1, a year later he leads the World Cup. The discoverer of the Italian now leaves the silver arrows in order to take the position of legend in the competition.
Kimi Antonelli is set to become the first teenager in history to become the Formula One World Champion. However, his racing team will have to renounce the services of the Antonelli discoverer in the future.
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