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Red Bull chief designer Craig Skinner leaves after 20 years

February 17, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

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.