In his second round since taking the reins as Team Principal, Laurent Mekies faced lots of questions after Red Bull’s disastrous F1 Hungarian GP. While last week’s Belgium GP had Max Verstappen finish P4, just out of the podium spots, the Hungaroring performance was a complete turnaround. His teammate, Yuki Tsunoda, struggled terribly as well,…
One of the biggest headlines coming into the second half of the 2025 F1 season is the dismissal of Christian Horner as team principal of Red Bull Racing. After two decades at the helm, Horner leaves behind a legacy of championship success and a team culture he helped shape from its inception. Now leading Sauber,…
Red Bull debuted floor, sidepod and rear corner upgrades at Spa this weekend at the F1 Belgian GP. With Spa being a sprint race, the Red Bull drivers had only one hour of practice to come to terms with the revitalized car before being thrown into a qualifying session. New Team Principal Laurent Mekies commented…
The F1 Belgian GP once again faced the notorious and unpredictable Spa-Francorchamps weather. While both fans and teams have grown used to the circuit’s capricious climate, this year’s race was marked by an unusually long delay that sparked criticism and debate. Some in the paddock argued that the FIA was overly cautious in delaying the…
Laurent Mekies has revealed details about the unexpected phone call that appointed him as the replacement for former Red Bull F1 team principal and CEO Christian Horner. Speaking ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, Mekies shared how the call was “difficult to digest” and discussed the emotional challenges that came with such a drastic decision….
The second half of the 2025 F1 season brings a significant reshuffle at Red Bull Racing, as Laurent Mekies replaces Christian Horner as Team Principal. Speaking to written media ahead of the 2025 F1 Belgian GP, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda shared their views on Horner’s sudden and dramatic departure—following more than two…
Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar commented on Christian Horner’s recent axing and the resulting leadership overhaul at Red Bull and its sister team, Racing Bulls, ahead of the F1 Belgian GP. The domino effect stemming from Horner’s shock mid-season sacking has led to several key leadership changes at both teams. Frenchman Laurent Mekies has moved…
Helmut Marko has revealed that there is still hope at Red Bull Racing, hoping that incoming upgrades will close the gap to McLaren F1. Red Bull Racing has been facing numerous challenges recently. Max Verstappen is struggling to defend his World Championship, Yuki Tsunoda is unable to consistently score points, and the team finds itself…
Ralf Schumacher has shared his views on whether Laurent Mekies’ is the right person to take over the role of F1 Team Principal at Red Bull Racing after Christian Horner was fired. Following the departure of Christian Horner, Mekies will step up to the top team in the middle of the 2025 Formula 1 season. Before…
During a farewell address to team personnel at Red Bull’s F1 Milton Keynes headquarters, Christian Horner shared that the news of his dismissal from team operations “came as a shock” to him. On Wednesday morning, the F1 community was rocked by the bombshell report that Horner was relieved of his duties as Red Bull team…
