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Who is Laurent Mekies? Christian Horner’s Red Bull replacement after brutal sacking
Following Christian Horner’s dismissal as Red Bull team principal, it was revealed that Laurent Mekies, the current Racing Bulls team principal, will take over his role.
Horner led Red Bull Racing since 2005 but poor performances in 2025 prompted his removal, despite his pivotal role in securing multiple championships for the team.
Laurent Mekies, who joined Red Bull in early 2024, will now lead the team, with Alan Permane stepping up as Racing Bulls team principal.
Mekies has an extensive background in Formula 1, having worked in various roles including Chief Engineer at Scuderia Toro Rosso and Sporting Director at Scuderia Ferrari.
He now faces the challenge of keeping Red Bull competitive in the F1 grid, particularly in convincing star driver Max Verstappen to continue with the team.
