Red Bull, Laurent Mekies and Max Verstappen
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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.
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.
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.
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Christian Horner was sacked as Red Bull Racing's CEO after 20 years at the helm, during which the team won 14 world drivers' and constructors' championships combined.
The Belgian Grand Prix will be Laurent Mekies' first race as a Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal after Christian Horner's exit.
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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.
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.