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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has revealed that Laurent Mekies’ arrival after Christian Horner’s dismissal has brought a “totally different atmosphere than before” at the F1 giants.
Former Red Bull CEO and Team Principal Christian Horner was fired mid-season, leading to Laurent Mekies taking over and bringing a new atmosphere to the team. Fans and media criticized Horner for inappropriate behavior, and rumors circulated about his loss of support within Red Bull’s management. Mekies, who previously led Racing Bulls, was appointed to the main team right before the Belgian GP, impressing with Max Verstappen’s podium finish. Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko praised Mekies as a top technician and highlighted the positive change in the team under his leadership. Despite challenges and uncertainties in the upcoming 2026 regulations reset, Red Bull remains cautiously optimistic about their future in Formula 1.
