The Latest Breaking News from Laurent Mekies

Christian Horner’s replacement tasked with ‘reducing outside noise’ at Red Bull

The 51-year-old Horner was released from his post after the British Grand Prix.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Laurent Mekies makes Christian Horner admission in first Red Bull press conference

The French engineer has taken over duties as Red Bull team principal and F1 CEO from Horner

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Red Bull chief engineer ‘shocked’ by Horner exit as Mekies inherits “difficult situation”

Red Bull Formula 1 chief engineer Paul Monaghan has admitted Christian Horner’s sacking was a “shock”, and acknowledged boosting the squad's fortunes would be tough for new CEO Laurent Mekies.

Motorsport · Jul 25, 2025

Verstappen says Horner’s exit has no impact on future plans

Christian Horner’s departure as Red Bull boss will not affect Max Verstappen’s future with Mercedes move rumoured.

Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2025

What does Red Bull Racing without Christian Horner look like?

Horner has been replaced as team principal by 48-year-old French engineer Laurent Mekies, whose technical expertise means a ‘different direction’ looks inevitable for Max Verstappen’s outfit

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

Max Verstappen on Christian Horner’s exit: "All that matters is a fast car"

Max Verstappen has played down suggestions that Christian Horner's Red Bull exit will influence his long-term commitment to the Formula 1 team.

Motorsport · Jul 24, 2025

Verstappen on Horner exit and Red Bull F1 future: "All that matters is a fast car"

Max Verstappen has played down suggestions that Christian Horner's Red Bull exit will influence his long-term commitment to the Formula 1 team.

Autosport · Jul 24, 2025

Here's everything our writers are excited to see at the F1 Belgian GP

Formula 1 has just enjoyed its longest break between races since the season started in 2025 – an entire two weekends without racing – but so much has happened after the paddock packed up and went home from Silverstone.

Motorsport · Jul 24, 2025

What our writers are looking forward to at the F1 Belgian GP

Formula 1 has just enjoyed its longest break between races since the season started in 2025 – an entire two weekends without racing – but so much has happened after the paddock packed up and went home from Silverstone.

Autosport · Jul 24, 2025

Why new Red Bull F1 team boss Laurent Mekies is “up there with the best”

Incoming Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane believes his Formula 1 squad's parent team Red Bull is in good hands with Laurent Mekies.

Motorsport · Jul 23, 2025