Overview
- Red Bull said Skinner leaves with immediate effect after 20 years, thanking him for his role in the team’s success.
- The team has not explained the departure and reporting indicates it is not linked to prior leadership exits.
- Skinner joined in 2006 and became chief designer in 2022, contributing to dominant recent cars such as the RB19.
- No replacement has been named and Skinner’s next destination is unknown, with F1 moves often constrained by non‑compete clauses.
- Despite the change, preseason running in Barcelona and Bahrain showed strong form for the new car and Red Bull’s in‑house power unit.