Guenther Steiner, former team principal of Haas in Formula 1, has praised the recent hiring of Gwen Lagrue, who will lead Red Bull’s young driver program. This decision is seen as an important step in maintaining the professional legacy established by Helmut Marko.
Lagrue’s arrival comes at a crucial time, following Marko’s departure at the end of the 2025 season. Recently, Red Bull announced that it had managed to lure Lagrue, who came from Mercedes, to head its young driver program starting in 2027.
A notable career
Gwen Lagrue has over ten years of experience with Mercedes, where he has been one of the top talent scouts in Formula 1. His contribution has been crucial in discovering young talents like George Russell and the current championship leader, Kimi Antonelli.
In his appearance on the podcast _The Red Flags_, Steiner spoke about Lagrue’s merits and praised Red Bull’s director, Laurent Mekies, for securing this important hire. ‘I was surprised he left Mercedes, as he was very close to that team. They must have made him a great offer,’ Steiner commented.
A look into the future
Steiner highlighted Lagrue’s skills in identifying talent and his accumulated experience over the years. ‘He knows what he is looking for and that is a great advantage,’ he added. This hiring is seen as a smart strategy to ensure the future of Red Bull’s young driver program.
Among the drivers who have emerged from Red Bull’s youth program are notable names like Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel, as well as current drivers like Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon. As Red Bull seeks to consolidate its legacy, Lagrue’s role could be key in discovering the stars of the future.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
