# Alan Permane signs new Racing Bulls F1 deal until 2031 _The Faenza-based team principal has agreed a long-term contract extension with Red Bull._ - Publisher: Apex Sports News (https://apexsportsnews.in) - Canonical URL: https://apexsportsnews.in/news/alan-permane-signs-new-racing-bulls-f1-deal-until-2031 - Author: Rohit, Sports writer (https://apexsportsnews.in/author/rohit) - Published: 2026-11-06T12:57:32.454Z - Section: Formula 1 - Topics: Formula 1, Red Bull, Racing Bulls, Alan Permane ## Summary Alan Permane will remain Racing Bulls team principal until the end of the 2031 season, Autosport reported. The Italian team has scored 46 points in 2024, 92 last year and 108 so far this season. ## Key takeaways - Red Bull has given Alan Permane a new contract as Racing Bulls team principal, Autosport reported. - Permane will stay with the Faenza-based team until the end of the 2031 season. - He joined Racing Bulls as racing director ahead of the 2024 campaign and was later promoted to team principal. - The team has scored 46 points in 2024, 92 last year and 108 so far this season. - Oliver Mintzlaff praised Permane’s experience, commitment and competitive mindset. ## Article Red Bull has given Alan Permane a new contract as the Racing Bulls Formula 1 squad’s team principal, Autosport reported. Permane will retain the reins of the Faenza-based outfit until the end of the 2031 season. ## Permane’s history and Racing Bulls’ progress A stalwart of the Alpine squad, where he worked from 1989 to 2023 in various capacities including race engineer and sporting director, Permane joined Racing Bulls ahead of the 2024 campaign as its racing director. The team was then known as RB. He was promoted to team principal when Laurent Mekies replaced Christian Horner at Red Bull. The Italian team has made steady progress under Permane, having scored 46 points in 2024, 92 last year and already 108 so far this season. ## Leadership quotes Oliver Mintzlaff, CEO Corporate Projects and Investments Red Bull, said: “Alan is doing a tremendous job, and the progress the team has made is a direct reflection of his experience, commitment and competitive mindset. He brings clarity, composure, and a deep understanding of what it takes to perform in Formula 1, while creating an environment where people can consistently deliver at their best.” Mintzlaff added: “The results Visa Cash App Racing Bulls has achieved in recent seasons underline the strength of the team and the work being done throughout the organisation. Alan has played a key role in that progress, and we are very pleased that he will continue to lead the team as we look to build on this momentum in the years ahead.” Mintzlaff also said: “Together with Peter Bayer as Co-CEO Commercial, Alan forms a strong and experienced leadership team. They complement each other exceptionally well, bringing different strengths and perspectives to the organisation. I am delighted that we have this stability and continuity in place, providing a clear platform for the team’s future development and long-term ambitions.” Permane added: “I am immensely proud to be continuing this journey with VCARB, and I would like to thank everyone at Red Bull for the trust and support they have given me. What makes this team special is the shared spirit of everyone; trackside, in Faenza and in Milton Keynes, and it is a privilege to lead such a talented and committed group every day.” Permane said: “Fighting for fifth in the championship is something we should all be very proud of, but it is the result of years of hard work from a lot of people, and we are not done yet. We have the right people, the right culture and a clear sense of where we want to go, and I am excited to keep pushing together.” ## Team background Racing Bulls S.p.A., competing as Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team, is an Italian Formula One racing team and constructor that has been competing since the 2024 season. It is one of two Formula One constructors owned by Austrian conglomerate Red Bull GmbH, the other being Red Bull Racing. The team is based in Faenza and has a base in Milton Keynes near its sister team. ## What happens next Permane will remain Racing Bulls’ team principal until 2031 in F1. Asked about Racing Bulls’ progress back in Baku, Permane told Sky Sports F1: “What we've done through the year is we've just put load on the car. We've just put downforce on, and every time we've brought an upgrade, it's worked.” ### Racing Bulls constructors’ points by season | Season | Points | | --- | --- | | 2024 | 46 | | Previous season | 92 | | Current season | 108 | ### Related on Apex Sports News - [Alan Jones, Australian F1 world champion, dies aged 80](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/alan-jones-australian-f1-world-champion-dies-aged-80) ### Sources - [Autosport](https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/permane-signs-new-racing-bulls-f1-deal/10871999/) - [Motorsport.com](https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/alan-permane-signs-new-racing-bulls-f1-deal/10871996/) - [Photo: Liauzh, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2025_Japan_GP_-_Racing_Bulls_-_Liam_Lawson_-_FP2.jpg) --- Source: Apex Sports News, https://apexsportsnews.in/news/alan-permane-signs-new-racing-bulls-f1-deal-until-2031. Please cite and link the original article when quoting.