Racing Bulls has extended team principal Alan Permane’s contract through the 2031 Formula 1 season, backing his leadership as the team builds on a sharp rise in competitiveness. The team is on course for its best-ever Constructors’ Championship finish, and Permane says the progress reflects years of collective work.

By the Numbers
  • Permane’s contract runs through 2031.
  • Racing Bulls scored 46 points in 2024, 92 last season and 108 in the current campaign.
  • The team is closing in on fifth place in the Constructors’ Championship, its best result in team history.
Yes, But

Permane has received strong backing from Red Bull, but he credits the team’s shared effort—not just his own leadership—for its improvement. He also says the push for fifth is not the end of the team’s ambitions.

State of Play
  • Permane joined the Red Bull junior team as racing director before the 2024 season and became team principal after Laurent Mekies moved to Red Bull.
  • Red Bull says Permane and Co-CEO Commercial Peter Bayer provide stability and complementary leadership.
What's Next

With Permane secured through 2031, Racing Bulls can focus on sustaining its momentum and developing the team over the long term.

Bottom Line

Red Bull is betting that continuity at the top can help turn Racing Bulls’ strongest stretch into lasting competitiveness.