Laurent Mekies, Red Bull Racing and Horner
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GPFans on MSNThe major hurdle BLOCKING Christian Horner's F1 returnAfter the news of his exit dropped, Sky F1 pundit Karun Chandhok weighed up Horner's options, noting that his relationship with Flavio Briatore could prove vital to securing a leadership role away from Red Bull.
New Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies says his first job is to “discover the magic” within the team through meeting personnel, before focusing on the challenge of the 2026 regulations.
Laurent Mekies’ promotion to the head of Red Bull’s Formula 1 top table might be the most welcome news for its struggling driver Yuki Tsunoda. The Japanese has mustered just seven points since replacing fellow struggler Liam Lawson after just two races, amid a plethora of issues getting to grips with the tricky RB21.