Racing Bulls Keeps Its Boss to 2031, but Lawson’s Future Is ‘Pretty Blurry’

Racing Bulls has extended team principal Alan Permane's contract through the end of 2031. Permane originally joined Racing Bulls in 2024 as Racing Director, having moved from Alpine, and was appointed as F1 team principal in 2025 when Laurent Mekies departed for Red Bull. Despite the leadership stability, the future of driver Liam Lawson at the team remains uncertain, described as 'pretty blurry.'