Overview

• Christian Horner was removed after the British Grand Prix and immediately replaced by Laurent Mekies, promoted from Racing Bulls.
• Helmut Marko called Mekies’ appointment the right decision and said Formula 1 now favors having a technical expert at the top.
• Marko said Red Bull is more structured and better coordinated, with drivers closely integrated into setup work.
• Max Verstappen’s nearly 20‑second victory over Lando Norris at Monza ended Red Bull’s four‑month winless run, though Marko conceded the title fight is gone.
• The team has not disclosed the reason for Horner’s exit, and coverage notes that the sport’s pivot toward technically focused principals could limit his prospects elsewhere.