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Laurent Mekies has been in the job for only a month, but Helmut Marko has been thoroughly impressed by his work ethic and technical know-how.
Laurent Mekies has quickly impressed at Red Bull, earning praise from Formula 1 advisor Helmut Marko for his strong engineering background and quick grasp of team operations.
Mekies took over as team principal and CEO after Christian Horner’s departure, with a clear focus on the race team without handling powertrain matters.
Marko is optimistic about Mekies’ dedicated approach, highlighting his long hours to understand the team thoroughly and his technical acumen.
With Red Bull Powertrains managed separately, Mekies can concentrate on maximizing performance on track and at the factory.
Having experience with young talents from his previous roles, Mekies’ appointment is crucial for Red Bull’s future, especially in nurturing drivers like Yuki Tsunoda.
Marko appreciates Mekies’ grounded approach and technical discussions with drivers, attributing these traits to his engineering expertise.
