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Frenchman Laurent Mekies got down to work as Red Bull team principal on Thursday, a day after replacing Christian Horner, and recognised big challenges ahead for the once-dominant former champions.
Christian Horner’s sacking from Red Bull sent shockwaves through Formula 1. But his replacement Laurent Mekies could be the calm presence the team needs amid what promises to be an intense period of scrutiny.
New Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies says his first job is to “discover the magic” within the team through meeting personnel, before focusing on the challenge of the 2026 regulations.