logo
Meet the new Racing Bulls boss following shock promotion

Meet the new Racing Bulls boss following shock promotion

Independent6 days ago
Alan Permane has been appointed as the new Team Principal of Racing Bulls, following a reshuffle in Red Bull 's management.
Permane's promotion occurred after Laurent Mekies, the former Racing Bulls team principal, was elevated to Red Bull F1 CEO.
Permane, who was previously Racing Bulls' racing director, expressed both shock and pride at taking on the leadership role.
He has a long career in Formula 1, having spent 34 years with Alpine and its previous iterations before joining Racing Bulls last season.
Racing Bulls are currently seventh in the constructors' championship, with Permane aiming for the team to be at the top of the midfield.
New Racing Bulls F1 team boss 'shocked' after 'amazing' promotion
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Forvia's cost and cash discipline drives near 8% rise in H1 core profit
Forvia's cost and cash discipline drives near 8% rise in H1 core profit

Reuters

time14 minutes ago

  • Reuters

Forvia's cost and cash discipline drives near 8% rise in H1 core profit

July 28 (Reuters) - France-based car parts supplier Forvia ( opens new tab reported a 7.8% rise in its half-year core profit on Monday, led by cost cuts. Forvia's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) grew to 1.76 billion euros ($2.07 billion)in the first half of 2025, from 1.64 billion a year earlier. It said tariffs had no material impact thanks to effective counter measures, including strict cost and cash discipline, but they had delayed tenders especially in North America. Forvia booked new orders worth 14 billion euros in the first half, compared to 15 billion a year ago. It still confirmed its full-year 2025 guidance. Stellantis ( opens new tab announced mid-July the termination of its hydrogen fuel cell technology development program, impacting its SYMBIO joint venture with Forvia and Michelin ( opens new tab that relies on the carmaker for more than 80% of its business. "Forvia booked a non-cash depreciation of the financial assets related to the joint venture, consolidated under equity method, for 136 million euros," the group said in a statement. ($1 = 0.8511 euros)

Blackheath tunnel reopens after 10-week repair closure
Blackheath tunnel reopens after 10-week repair closure

BBC News

time14 minutes ago

  • BBC News

Blackheath tunnel reopens after 10-week repair closure

A rail tunnel in south-east London which is prone to leaks and water damage has reopened after a 10-week closure for trains between Charlton and Blackheath have resumed using the mile-long Blackheath tunnel (about 1.5km), after being diverted via Greenwich during the second such closure within a Rail said the £10m repair work saw thousands of bricks replaced, new lining added and drainage systems Davidson, Network Rail's chief operating officer for south eastern railway, said the programme was "groundbreaking" and reliability would be increased by the strengthening and waterproofing work. The tunnel, which first opened in 1849, had been closed since 27 Davidson added: "Savings from this approach are estimated to be around £10m and this can be reinvested across the network to deliver more improvements that will keep passengers moving."Last summer, engineers cleaned soot from the tunnel lining, carried out detailed surveys and replaced thousands of bricks to stop water getting in. This year a new tunnel lining will be installed, drainage systems rebuilt, and essential track work completed - including the removal of the waterlogged sections known as wet beds.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store