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Alan Permane started life in F1 with Benetton in 1989, moving from engineer to sporting director with the team by the time it was Alpine. Now at Racing Bulls, he is faced with a new challenge.
Alan Permane felt a mixture of shock and pride when he was named team principal of Racing Bulls, following Laurent Mekies’ move to Red Bull to replace Christian Horner. Permane, with 32 years of F1 experience, was recommended for the role by Mekies, who saw potential in him after his time as sporting director at the Faenza outfit. Despite the significant role change, Permane aims to maintain the team’s current path and competitiveness, acknowledging the success achieved under Mekies and CEO Peter Bayer. The ultimate goal for Racing Bulls is to be at the top of the midfield, a position they are actively fighting for and intend to uphold throughout the season, as acknowledged by the senior Red Bull management. Through a seamless transition and sustained performance improvements, Permane aims to continue elevating Racing Bulls within the Formula 1 grid.
