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Christian Horner and Laurent Mekies possess a very different background, but what is a key operational difference between the duo?
Former Red Bull driver Sebastien Buemi pointed out a key difference between Christian Horner and Laurent Mekies, mentioning that Mekies has taken over Horner’s role as team principal and CEO at Red Bull Racing.
Mekies, who rejoined Red Bull from Ferrari, has shown significant progress in leadership roles, with Buemi, who worked with Mekies at Toro Rosso, praising his capabilities.
Buemi highlighted Mekies’ engineering background, contrasting it with Horner’s expertise in handling political matters and team growth.
Mekies, having experience at a big team like Ferrari, is expected to understand the dynamics of a team like Red Bull that has rapidly expanded under Horner’s leadership.
Both Horner and Mekies bring different strengths to the team, and Buemi believes that Mekies’ technical knowledge combined with his experience in the Red Bull family will be beneficial for the team’s future success.
