Mekies reflects on first day at Red Bull

Laurent Mekies has commenced his role as Red Bull's new Team Principal and CEO, succeeding Christian Horner. Following his initial day at Silverstone, Mekies outlined his primary focus: empowering Red Bull's talented personnel to perform at their peak. He acknowledged the significant challenge posed by the 2026 regulation overhaul, especially as Red Bull will introduce its own power unit. Mekies emphasized the importance of immersing himself in the team, planning to dedicate the coming weeks to meeting and understanding the "magic" behind the Milton Keynes-based outfit, ensuring the Red Bull energy continues to flow through the team.