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Laurent Mekies has taken on a new role with Red Bull alongside his team principal duties.
The surprise dismissal of Christian Horner as team principal and CEO of Red Bull after 20 years, following the British Grand Prix in July, had a significant impact on the motorsport community.
In a strategic organizational move, Laurent Mekies, who was previously the team principal with Racing Bulls, assumed the roles previously held by Horner within Red Bull Racing.
Initially, Horner maintained director positions in several Red Bull companies, but as of August 12, public records indicate he has been removed from all roles, marking a clean break.
By August 28, Mekies has taken on one of these director positions, showing a shift towards a more focused leadership structure within the Red Bull organization.
According to advisor Helmut Marko, this restructuring is designed to allow Mekies to concentrate on the racing team and its technological advancements.
Mekies’ background as an engineer brings valuable technical expertise to his new leadership role within the company.
Although Mekies has only been in charge for a short time, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has already noted a positive atmosphere within the team under Mekies’ leadership, emphasizing the importance of maintaining this momentum in the future.
