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Laurent Mekies is set to face his first major challenge since taking over from Christian Horner as Red Bull F1 team principal.
Laurent Mekies faces his first major challenge as Red Bull F1 team principal, stepping in after Christian Horner’s sudden departure.
With only two weeks of experience in the new role, Mekies heads to the Belgian Grand Prix seeking to lead the team into a new era.
Despite the lack of an official reason for Horner’s sacking, Red Bull Racing aims to move past recent controversies under Mekies’ leadership.
Questions surrounding Horner’s dismissal will be addressed at this weekend’s race, where Mekies will participate in a press conference alongside other team principals.
The FIA has summoned Mekies for his first press conference as team principal, signaling a significant shift for Red Bull Racing.
