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Ralf Schumacher believes Laurent Mekies is already improving things at Red Bull, but he has a word of warning over how long the team’s recovery might take.
Ralf Schumacher believes it will take new Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies “two to three” years to improve the situation at the Milton Keynes squad. The former Jordan, Williams, and Toyota driver sees the Frenchman already restoring the outfit to its former self, albeit still struggling with mediocrity. Christian Horner’s firing in July marked the end of his two-decade reign at the energy drinks-backed operation. Results had been sliding, internal instability was on the rise, and star driver Max Verstappen had contemplated leaving the team. Mekies’ promotion signifies a new era for Red Bull, with Schumacher highlighting the improved atmosphere under the new leadership. Despite the positive changes, Schumacher predicts a challenging road ahead for the team, estimating it will be two to three years before significant progress is made and mediocrity is overcome.
