Red Bull driver Max Verstappen shockingly managed to split the two McLaren drivers during the sprint race qualifying for the Belgium Grand Prix

In his first public appearance since being appointed as the new team principal of Red Bull Racing, Laurent Mekies outlined his first impressions of the squad.

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.

Laurent Mekies has faith in Yuki Tsunoda despite his current struggles, saying his speed hasn't 'disappeared'.

Formula One's Spa weekend marks a new start for Red Bull and reigning world champion Max Verstappen as the team go racing for the first time without Christian Horner at the helm.

The Belgian Grand Prix will be Laurent Mekies' first race as a Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal after Christian Horner's exit.

Laurent Mekies has spoken publicly for the first time since taking over as Red Bull’s new F1 team boss. Having taken over from the ousted Christian Horner in the days that followed the British Grand Prix,