Personnel Changes
Red Bull chief designer Craig Skinner leaves after 20 years
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Craig Skinner, Red Bull Racing's chief designer, has departed the team after two decades, the Formula 1 outfit confirmed. Skinner played a key role in the team's success, including four consecutive drivers' titles with Max Verstappen from 2021 to 2024. His exit comes ahead of the 2026 season, amid other recent personnel changes at the Milton Keynes-based squad.
Former FIA head of aerodynamics Jason Somerville has officially started his new role at the Alpine Formula 1 team after completing six months of gardening leave.
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Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has expressed respect for Gianpiero Lambiase's decision to join McLaren as chief racing officer in 2028, calling it a rare chance after nearly a decade with the team. The move follows supportive comments from Max Verstappen and makes Lambiase the third key Red Bull staffer to depart for the reigning champions.