Paul Monaghan, Chief Engineer at Red Bull Racing, is celebrating his new contract with the team. Red Bull is determined to avoid any further departures from its successful Formula 1 team, especially after the announcement that renowned designer Adrian Newey will leave in 2025. The team wants to retain the core group of individuals who have achieved numerous records since the introduction of ground-effect cars in 2022. Red Bull has already secured the future of Pierre Wache as Technical Director, despite interest from Ferrari, and other key team members have also signed extended contracts. Enrico Balbo will continue as Head of Aerodynamics, and Ben Waterhouse will remain as Head of Performance Engineering. Autosport reported that Monaghan is the latest prominent figure from the Red Bull team to commit to a long-term extension. Monaghan has been with the team since Red Bull entered F1 in 2005 and has played a crucial role in their seven Drivers’ and six Constructors’ titles. Red Bull’s focus on renewing the contracts of key engineers and track team is a response to Newey’s imminent departure and the upcoming regulatory changes in 2026. Despite these challenges, both Wache and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner are confident that the team is well-equipped to continue its success. They emphasize that the team’s achievements are the result of collective effort and teamwork, not the work of a single individual. Red Bull’s next priority is to retain Sporting Director Jonathan Wheatley, who has been linked to other potential opportunities.
