Permane to stay as Racing Bulls team principal

Red Bull have extended Alan Permane's contract as boss of their second team until the end of 2031.

The 59-year-old Englishman was promoted from racing director to team principal of Racing Bulls in July 2025, when predecessor Laurent Mekies was moved to the same role at Red Bull following the sacking of Christian Horner.

The team secured their first podium finish in four years at last season's Dutch Grand Prix with Isack Hadjar, and this season are fifth in the championship - the leading outfit behind the 'big four' - after 19 races.

Oliver Mintzlaff, who runs Red Bull's F1 programme as chief executive officer of corporate projects and investments, said: "Alan is doing a tremendous job, and the progress the team has made is a direct reflection of his…