diff --git a/.gitlab-ci.yml b/.gitlab-ci.yml
index f5706f31d..1dc125bf3 100644
--- a/.gitlab-ci.yml
+++ b/.gitlab-ci.yml
@@ -265,8 +265,6 @@ win:container_prep:
   extends:
     - .monado.variables.windows:vs2022
   image: $MONADO_IMAGE
-  needs:
-    - win:container_prep
 # Style check job
 format-and-spellcheck:
   extends:
diff --git a/.gitlab-ci/win_containers.yml b/.gitlab-ci/win_containers.yml
index ee32e8d33..84df00937 100644
--- a/.gitlab-ci/win_containers.yml
+++ b/.gitlab-ci/win_containers.yml
@@ -74,5 +74,3 @@ win:container_prep:
   extends:
     - .monado.variables.windows:vs2022
   image: $MONADO_IMAGE
-  needs:
-    - win:container_prep