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Paul Monaghan pays tribute to Christian Horner and assess the person chosen to replace him at Red Bull.
Red Bull chief engineer Paul Monaghan expressed shock over Christian Horner’s departure and believes that Laurent Mekies, Horner’s successor, has been put in a challenging position. Despite Horner’s contract, Red Bull abruptly dismissed him due to a turbulent 18 months and a formal complaint of inappropriate behavior.
Monaghan, a long-time colleague of Horner, paid tribute to the latter for his immense contributions to the team’s success. He believes that Mekies, who took over Horner’s role, is the right person to lead Red Bull, but will face difficulties amid a competitive decline and vast resources dedicated to the 2026 regulations.
Monaghan acknowledges the tough task ahead for Mekies in restoring Red Bull’s performance but is confident in their ability to unite as a team to overcome challenges posed by their competitors.
