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Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies has revealed how he transitioned from Racing Bulls to managing Red Bull Racing midway through the 2025 F1 season.
Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies transitioned from Racing Bulls to managing Red Bull Racing in the middle of the 2025 Formula 1 season. He oversaw the demotion of Liam Lawson and the promotion of Yuki Tsunoda to Red Bull.
Mekies took over as Team Principal and CEO of Red Bull after Christian Horner was fired following the British Grand Prix. Under Mekies’ leadership, Red Bull narrowly missed out on the Drivers’ title to McLaren’s Lando Norris.
Mekies acknowledged the challenges of managing a title-challenging F1 team and emphasized the need for a complete reset in approach. Despite highlighting the team’s welcoming and supportive attitude, he credited their success to their dedication to pure racing.
He focused on creating an environment where technical discussions could lead to performance improvements and praised the team’s tight-knit and positive atmosphere. Ultimately, Mekies emphasized the group’s determination to constantly strive for improvement and success on the track.
