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Laurent Mekies experienced a rapid transition from one team to another, despite both being part of the Red Bull family. Here, he discusses the difficulties of that move.
Laurent Mekies made a conscious effort to avoid referencing his previous time at Racing Bulls after becoming Red Bull’s team principal. He took over from Christian Horner following the latter’s departure due to Red Bull’s poor performance earlier in the season. Mekies had previously been deputy Formula 1 race director at the FIA and worked with Ferrari before joining Red Bull. The transition from Racing Bulls to Red Bull required a complete reset in mindset, with the team providing significant support and assistance. Mekies focused on understanding Red Bull’s dynamics and building relationships to improve performance. Under his leadership, Red Bull saw a significant improvement post-summer break, with Max Verstappen achieving multiple victories and coming close to winning the drivers’ title.
