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Red Bull Racing Appoints Mekies After Horner’s Midseason Ouster

Laurent Mekies takes the helm after Horner’s exit to drive new upgrades for Spa, Hungary against a backdrop of Verstappen’s impending exit clause

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team in parc ferme during Sprint qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 02, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner talks with Jeremy Clarkson on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 02, 2024 in Bahrain, Bahrain.
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Overview

  • Christian Horner was removed as Red Bull Racing team principal and CEO on July 9, with Laurent Mekies stepping into both roles.
  • Red Bull has fallen to fourth in the 2025 constructors’ standings as Max Verstappen sits third in the drivers’ championship, 69 points adrift of the leader.
  • Advisor Helmut Marko has announced that upgraded car parts will arrive for the Spa-Francorchamps and Hungarian Grand Prix weekends.
  • Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has confirmed discussions with Verstappen, intensifying speculation about his potential move.
  • Verstappen’s contract includes a clause allowing him to leave if he is not in the top three of the drivers’ standings by the end of July.