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Red Bull Racing Loses Key Designer Amid Major Changes

2/17/2026

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Red Bull Racing confirmed the departure of chief designer Craig Skinner, who joined in 2006.
Max Verstappen, the Dutch F1 driver, won four titles from 2021 to 2024 with Skinner's help.
The exit follows high-profile departures, including Adrian Newey and Christian Horner.
RB22, developed with Ford, shows promise in pre-season testing, though Verstappen criticizes the regulations.
The final pre-season test is in Bahrain before Melbourne's season opener on March 8.

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Red Bull Racing confirmed the departure of chief designer Craig Skinner, who joined in 2006.
Max Verstappen, the Dutch F1 driver, won four titles from 2021 to 2024 with Skinner's help.
The exit follows high-profile departures, including Adrian Newey and Christian Horner.
RB22, developed with Ford, shows promise in pre-season testing, though Verstappen criticizes the regulations.
The final pre-season test is in Bahrain before Melbourne's season opener on March 8.