Red Bull has tied down Chief Engineer Paul Monaghan to a new contract according to reports as it strives to avoid losing more cogs to its current Formula 1 success.
The revelation that decorated designer Adrian Newey will be departing his long-standing place at Red Bull in 2025 has prompted rumours more could decide to leave.
However, Red Bull has sought to ensure that it retains the core that has delivered the side record-breaking milestones since F1 reverted to ground effect cars in 2022.
Red Bull has managed to secure Pierre Wache’s future as Technical Director amid interest from Ferrari, while other senior personnel have also penned extended deals.
Enrico Balbo will continue on as Red Bull’s Head of Aerodynamics, with Ben Waterhouse also renewing to remain in his place as its Head of Performance Engineering.
Autosport has published that Monaghan has become the next notable name in Red Bull’s ranks to commit his future to the Austrian outfit with a long-term extension.
Monaghan has been with the team since Red Bull acquired Jaguar to enter F1 in 2005 and has been instrumental in seven Drivers’ and six Constructors’ title victories.
Red Bull’s intention to renew leading engineers and trackside individuals comes amid Newey’s impending exit and a wholesale regulation reset on the horizon in 2026.
But speaking during last weekend’s round at Imola, Wache echoed Red Bull boss Christian Horner’s prior comments that the squad is well-placed to continue thriving.
“Before it was a team effort to deliver this car and it’s not one person that delivers this car,” Wache said.
“We are prepared to work as a team to deliver a car even if one person leaves.
“It’s a shame, even more with this type of person like Adrian who is important, but we were prepared for that for sure.
“I think it’s something we have to prove this year and next year.”
Red Bull’s next business interest will be to retain Sporting Director Jonathan Wheatley, who has been speculated to be sounding out potential opportunities elsewhere.
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