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Alan Permane to lead Racing Bulls through 2031
Red Bull has extended Alan Permane’s contract as team principal of Racing Bulls, its second Formula 1 team.
The 59-year-old will lead the Faenza-based team through the end of 2031.
Permane became team principal in July 2025, after Laurent Mekies moved to lead Red Bull.
Racing Bulls is fifth in this season’s constructors’ championship after 19 races, behind the sport’s four leading teams.
The team has scored 108 points so far this season, following 46 in 2024 and 92 last year.
Its progress has put it close to its highest-ever constructors’ finish, according to the reports.
Permane says the team is not done pushing to improve, and the new deal gives it continuity as it develops in the years ahead.
Red Bull has extended Alan Permane’s contract as Racing Bulls team principal through the end of the 2031 season.
Permane joined the team, then known as RB, as racing director ahead of the 2024 season.
He became team principal after Laurent Mekies moved to Red Bull.
Racing Bulls has scored 108 points so far this season and is expected to finish fifth in the constructors’ championship.
The team’s points total has risen from 46 in 2024 to 92 last year and 108 this season.
- Who
- Alan Permane and Red Bull. Permane is Racing Bulls’ team principal.
- What
- Red Bull extended Permane’s contract to lead Racing Bulls.
- When
- Announced on November 6, 2026. The contract runs through the end of the 2031 season.
- Where
- Racing Bulls is based in Faenza, Italy.
- Why
- Red Bull said Permane’s experience and leadership have helped the team progress. Permane thanked Red Bull for its trust and support.
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Permane began working with the team that is now Alpine.
Permane’s time at Alpine ended after working there in various roles.
Permane joined Racing Bulls, then known as RB, as racing director.
Permane was promoted to team principal.
Red Bull announced Permane’s contract extension through the end of the 2031 season.
- Contract end
- End of the 2031 season
- Racing Bulls base
- Faenza, Italy
- Permane joined Racing Bulls
- Ahead of the 2024 season
- Points in 2024
- 46
- Points last year
- 92
- Points so far this season
- 108
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What people are saying
Alan is doing a tremendous job, and the progress the team has made is a direct reflection of his experience, commitment and competitive mindset.
I am immensely proud to be continuing this journey with VCARB, and I would like to thank everyone at Red Bull for the trust and support they have given me.
Fighting for fifth in the championship is something we should all be very proud of, but it is the result of years of hard work from a lot of people, and we are not done yet.