Overview

• Christian Horner was released from his operational duties on July 9 after 20 years as team principal, according to Red Bull GmbH.
• Laurent Mekies was promoted from the Racing Bulls junior team to CEO and team principal of Red Bull Racing.
• Under Horner’s leadership since 2005, Red Bull secured eight drivers’ world championships and six constructors’ titles.
• The decision follows a downturn that has left Red Bull fourth in the constructors’ standings and Max Verstappen third in the drivers’ championship with 165 points.
• Mekies inherits a squad preparing for major technical regulation shifts and a new engine partnership as it seeks to restore its competitive edge midseason.