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Red Bull’s New Era Unleashed: Mekies’ Electrifying Debut Weekend Reshapes F1 Landscape

Virgilio Machado by Virgilio Machado
August 1, 2025
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Red Bull’s New Era Unleashed: Mekies’ Electrifying Debut Weekend Reshapes F1 Landscape

SPA, BELGIUM - JULY 26: Laurent Mekies, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on prior during the Sprint race ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 26, 2025 in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202507282010 // Usage for editorial use only //

Laurent Mekies Takes the Reins at Red Bull: A New Era Begins!

Red Bull Racing saw a seismic shift in leadership at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix, with Laurent Mekies stepping into the team principal role following the shocking departure of Christian Horner after the British GP. This marked the end of Horner’s 406-race tenure, ushering in a new era of uncertainty and opportunity under Mekies’ guidance.

Mekies, a former Ferrari and FIA engineer, brings a fresh perspective to the team, focusing on car performance and retaining star driver Max Verstappen. With a technical background, Mekies aims to incorporate driver feedback and a hands-on approach to propel Red Bull to success. However, he may lack the political prowess of his predecessor, signaling a potential shift in leadership style within the team.

In his debut weekend as team principal, Mekies made an impact with a strategic low downforce setup that helped Verstappen secure a second-place finish in the sprint race. Despite facing challenges during the main race due to weather conditions, Mekies’ presence was already being felt within the team.

Moreover, Mekies’ influence extended to driver Yuki Tsunoda, who showed significant improvement throughout the weekend. Tsunoda’s qualifying success and strong performance indicated a positive trajectory under Mekies’ leadership, despite a strategic error that cost him valuable points in the race.

As Red Bull navigates this transition period, all eyes are on Mekies and his ability to guide the team towards a brighter future. While it’s too early to predict the team’s overall performance under his leadership, the glimpses of change and improvement seen in the first weekend hint at a promising journey ahead for Red Bull Racing.

With Mekies at the helm, Red Bull Racing is poised for a new chapter filled with challenges and triumphs. As the team adapts to this leadership transition, fans and pundits alike eagerly await what the future holds for one of Formula 1’s most iconic teams.

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