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Red Bull saw a new team principal take over earlier this year, and Laurent Mekies is already installing his ideologies.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies emphasized the importance of reducing politics within the team moving forward, following Christian Horner’s departure after 20 years at the helm.
Despite Horner’s success with Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, his political game-playing and media jabs were well-documented.
Mekies, previously in charge at Racing Bulls, stressed that Red Bull’s main focus is on racing and enjoying the competitive environment.
The team aims to channel its energy into pure racing, as exemplified by the Red Bull spirit of working hard and playing hard.
Mekies addressed a mild controversy earlier in the year regarding mechanics removing a grid reference point for Lando Norris, vowing to maintain focus on on-track results and block out distractions.
He underlined the team’s commitment to concentrating on pure racing, pushing boundaries, and finding joy in the pursuit of speed on the track.
