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The start of a new chapter at Red Bull will get underway at Spa-Francorchamps, but is the right individual leading the team?
The second half of the F1 season marks a new era for Red Bull after Christian Horner’s departure post-British Grand Prix. After Horner’s 20-year tenure, Laurent Mekies steps up as his successor, transitioning from Racing Bulls’ team boss to Red Bull’s main leader. Mekies’ engineering background signals Red Bull’s shift towards appointing technical experts as team principals, as seen with Andrea Stella at McLaren. Red Bull’s decision aligns with a growing F1 trend of embracing engineering-oriented team bosses. Mekies’ prior success at Racing Bulls and Ferrari suggests he is up for the challenge. Do you think Red Bull made the right choice in selecting Mekies as Horner’s replacement? Share your thoughts in the poll below!
