Laurent Mekies brings a new element to Red Bull
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motorsport.com on MSNRed Bull chief engineer ‘shocked’ by Horner exit as Mekies inherits “difficult situation”Red Bull Formula 1 chief engineer Paul Monaghan has admitted Christian Horner’s sacking was a “shock”, and acknowledged boosting the squad's fortunes would be tough for new CEO Laurent Mekies.
A new Red Bull era begins under Mekies at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. He was appointed after 18 months at Racing Bulls. He worked at Ferrari for five years, as deputy team principal and racing director, and at the F.I.A., which governs Formula 1, for four years, initially as safety director and then deputy race director.
Formula One fans are not happy with Red Bull racing after hearing Yuki Tsunoda's comments about teammate Max Verstappen ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.
Red Bull and Max Verstappen are already dealing with the absence of ousted team principal Christian Horner at Spa-Francorchamps and now the Dutchman is missing another familiar face
The FIA is finalising new regulations aimed at limiting close alliances between Formula 1 teams, with 2026 set to bring a formal clampdown on 'A' and 'B' team partnerships, a move that could directly impact Red Bull ’s close relationship with sister team Racing Bulls.
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Yuki Tsunoda has opened up about the RB21 F1 car and the challenges that came along following his Red Bull promotion.
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BikeMag on MSNRed Bull Hardline Returns July 27: How to Watch and What to ExpectRed Bull Hardline Wales takes place this weekend, and riders are on course for their first hits and track walk to survey the gargantuan features of the most challenging downhill race the world has ever seen. Tune in here on July 27th to watch Red Bull Hardline Wales Live or on Red Bull TV.
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McLaren F1 CEO Zak Brown insists he was “not surprised” by the sudden departure of arch rival Christian Horner at Red Bull. Horner, 51, was relieved of his duties as team principal and F1 CEO at Red Bull Racing after 20 years in the role. Laurent Mekies, formerly of sister team Racing Bulls, has taken over ahead of this week’s Belgian Grand Prix.