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Laurent Mekies took on the role of team principal at Racing Bulls last year ahead of a rollercoaster season for the squad. The Frenchman sat down with RacingNews365 to reflect on his opening campaign in the role.
Laurent Mekies took on his first season as team principal for Racing Bulls in the 2024 F1 campaign, succeeding Franz Tost. His prior roles within the team included chief engineer from 2005 to 2012 and head of vehicle performance for two years. Mekies led Racing Bulls to eighth place in the constructors’ championship in collaboration with CEO Peter Bayer. He highlighted the importance of strong team engagement and communication while reflecting on his first year in the leading role. Mekies also discussed the recruitment of key personnel such as Alan Permane and Tim Goss, emphasizing the collective effort to build a successful team. Looking ahead, he expressed his commitment to further improving communication and engagement with the Racing Bulls staff in the upcoming year to continue building on their success.
