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Red Bull Begins Post-Horner Era at Belgian Grand Prix

Laurent Mekies leads Red Bull into competition for the first time with Max Verstappen targeting McLaren at Spa

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Oracle Red Bull Racing talk on the fan forums stage prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 28, 2025 in Spielberg, Austria.
Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 6, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen arrives ahead of the race REUTERS/Jaimi Joy/File photo
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Overview

  • Laurent Mekies has officially replaced Christian Horner as Red Bull’s team principal and will oversee Friday’s practice and sprint qualifying sessions in his debut weekend.
  • The sprint-augmented format at Spa-Francorchamps includes Friday practice and sprint qualifying, Saturday’s 100 km sprint race followed by regular qualifying, and Sunday’s 44-lap main event.
  • Rain showers are forecast across the Ardennes circuit, intensifying challenges at high-speed sections like Eau Rouge and Raidillon.
  • Oscar Piastri holds an eight-point lead over teammate Lando Norris in the drivers’ standings, while Max Verstappen sits third and Red Bull ranks fourth in the constructors’ race.
  • Nico Hülkenberg brings momentum from his first career podium at the British Grand Prix as Sauber aims to secure further top-three finishes.