# Racing Bulls F1 principal Permane handed contract extension to 2031

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/racing-bulls-f1-principal-permane-handed-contract-extension-to-2031/
- Published: 2026-11-06T11:17:14+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T12:57:08+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/racing-bulls-f1-principal-permane-handed-contract-extension-2031-6530946
- Topics: Motorsport, Sport, World

## Key points

- Alan Permane will lead Racing Bulls through 2031.
- The team is fifth, 39 points ahead of Alpine.
- Its 2027 driver line-up is still unconfirmed.

## Summary

Racing Bulls have extended team principal Alan Permane’s contract through to the end of 2031, securing his leadership as the team targets its strongest Formula One season finish. The Red Bull-owned team is fifth in the standings and is 39 points ahead of Alpine with four races remaining.

Permane joined as racing director in January 2024, after 34 years with the Enstone team now owned by Renault, and became principal in July 2025. Racing Bulls finished sixth last year; Red Bull also extended the contract of its principal, Laurent Mekies, to 2031 last month. The team has yet to announce its 2027 driver line-up; its current drivers are British rookie Arvid Lindblad and New Zealander Liam Lawson.

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