Gwen Lagrue linked with Red Bull move from Mercedes

BBC Sport, Autosport and Motorsport.com reported Gwen Lagrue is set to leave Mercedes for Red Bull in a similar junior-driver role, pending confirmation.

BBC Sport reported that Mercedes driver scout and junior programme figure Gwen Lagrue is leaving the team to join Red Bull. Autosport and Motorsport.com also reported that Lagrue is set to take up a similar role with Red Bull’s Formula 1 junior setup. Neither team has confirmed the move, so it remains a reported development rather than an official appointment.

The reports add context because BBC Sport noted Lagrue’s role in identifying Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Antonelli raced for Mercedes in 2025 and 2026, recorded 33 entries, five wins, five poles and 10 podiums, and sits first in the 2026 drivers' championship on 204 points.