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Red Bull Racing Reshapes Leadership as Mekies Takes Helm After Horner’s Exit

Laurent Mekies has taken charge with a slimmed-down remit focused solely on racing operations in an effort to arrest Red Bull’s decline.

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing speaks with Team Principal Christian Horner and Sky Sports presenter Martin Brundle inside the Red Bull hospitality suite during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.
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Overview

  • Helmut Marko justified Christian Horner’s July 9 dismissal as a response to a sustained performance slump that left Red Bull fourth in the constructors’ standings.
  • Laurent Mekies officially replaced Horner two weeks ago and now concentrates exclusively on racing duties, with technical and commercial responsibilities reassigned.
  • Mekies has already tweaked simulator preparations ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps as part of early measures to lift on-track competitiveness.
  • Max Verstappen trails championship leader Oscar Piastri by 68 points this season, underscoring the urgency behind Red Bull’s organizational overhaul.
  • Sky Sports commentator Martin Brundle suggested that an internal power struggle over Red Bull’s commercial control also influenced Horner’s removal.