Key Figures Red Bull Has Lost in the Last Three Years

Red Bull has seen a steady exodus of senior staff and engineers in recent seasons. This article reviews the key figures Red Bull has lost over the last three years. The departures span technical, sporting and commercial roles.

Major exits and destinations

Rob Marshall — Chief Engineer to McLaren

Rob Marshall announced his move to McLaren in May 2023. He had spent 17 years at Red Bull, joining in 2006. At McLaren he took the roles of chief technical officer and chief designer in Woking.

Lee Stevenson — Chief Mechanic to Sauber and Audi

Lee Stevenson left Red Bull in March 2024 after 18 years with the organisation. He joined from Jordan in 2006 and rose to chief mechanic. Stevenson later became chief mechanic at Sauber and was promoted to team manager at Audi in 2026.

Adrian Newey — CTO exit and move to Aston Martin

Adrian Newey departed Red Bull in May 2024 amid an internal power struggle. He had joined the team in 2006 and was central to many championship cars. Newey joined Aston Martin as managing technical partner in early 2025.

Jonathan Wheatley — Sporting Director to Sauber/Audi

Jonathan Wheatley left Red Bull in 2024 to join Sauber, which would rebrand as Audi in 2026. He had served as sporting director since 2014. His short spell at Sauber ended after two races, with reports linking him to Aston Martin afterward.

Will Courtenay — Head of Strategy to McLaren

Will Courtenay’s departure was publicised after the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix. He had been head of race strategy since 2010. Courtenay moved to McLaren and was cleared to join Woking at the start of 2026.

Christian Horner — CEO and Team Principal

Christian Horner left his role in early July 2025. He had been team principal since 2005 and oversaw the team’s rise to multiple titles. His exit coincided with departures by Oliver Hughes and Paul Smith from Red Bull’s commercial and communications teams.

Dr Helmut Marko — Motorsport Advisor

Dr Helmut Marko announced he would leave after the 2025 season finale. He had been the long-serving motorsport advisor and architect of Red Bull’s driver programme. Reports suggested his exit followed controversies and internal disputes.

Gianpiero Lambiase — Racing Director to McLaren

Gianpiero Lambiase revealed in April 2026 that he would leave Red Bull at the end of his contract in late 2027. He joined McLaren as chief racing officer for 2028, reporting to Andrea Stella. Lambiase had risen through race-engineering roles since joining Red Bull in 2015.

Impact and internal reshuffle

These losses forced notable internal changes at Red Bull. Several senior roles were reorganised. Promotions filled gaps on the pit wall and in engineering.

• Peter Prodromou reappeared as a technical partner at McLaren alongside new hires.
• Gianpiero Lambiase assumed broader responsibilities after Wheatley’s exit.
• Performance and leadership questions followed the departures in 2024 and 2025.

What this means for Red Bull

The team lost experience across technical, sporting and commercial areas. Many departures moved to rival teams, including McLaren and Aston Martin. The exits mark a clear talent transfer across the grid.

Filmogaz.com will continue to track further moves and their impact on the sport. Expect more shifts as teams prepare for the new regulatory cycles.