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Red Bull axed their chief designer Craig Skinner despite official reports claiming he had resigned according to Dutch F1 reports.
Red Bull recently removed their chief designer Craig Skinner from the team, despite initial reports suggesting he had resigned, as per Dutch F1 sources.
Erik van Haren disclosed in De Telegraaf’s F1 podcast that Skinner’s departure before the 2026 season was not voluntary, but rather a decision made by Red Bull.
Long-time technician Ole Schack, who has been with Red Bull Racing for over 25 years, is also set to leave the team after concluding his final months.
In recent years, a number of key personnel have left Red Bull, with Skinner being the latest to exit. Van Haren suggests Red Bull sometimes deliberately ‘cleanses’ its staff, as was the case with Skinner.
Alongside Adrian Newey, Skinner had a pivotal role in the success of the RB19 car that dominated the 2022 season, winning 21 out of 22 races.
Despite Skinner’s exit, Schack is acknowledged for his long-standing commitment to the team, having been involved since its inception, although he will now be parting ways with Red Bull.
Van Haren points out the importance of clarifying Red Bull’s employee turnover, dispelling the misconception that the team is experiencing mass departures.
