Christian Horner’s exit doesn’t “matter” for Red Bull future
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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen shockingly managed to split the two McLaren drivers during the sprint race qualifying for the Belgium Grand Prix
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Autosport on MSNLaurent Mekies’ first impression at Red Bull after 'intense weeks' and talks with Max VerstappenLaurent Mekies takes charge of Red Bull as its new team principal for a first F1 weekend since Christian Horner’s sacking. Max Verstappen has already held “multiple” talks with the Frenchman during “intense weeks”,
In his first public appearance since being appointed as the new team principal of Red Bull Racing, Laurent Mekies outlined his first impressions of the squad.
A new Red Bull era begins under Mekies at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. He was appointed after 18 months at Racing Bulls. He worked at Ferrari for five years, as deputy team principal and racing director, and at the F.I.A., which governs Formula 1, for four years, initially as safety director and then deputy race director.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies believes a more competitive car will keep Max Verstappen at Red Bull Racing for the foreseeable future.
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Formula One's Spa weekend marks a new start for Red Bull and reigning world champion Max Verstappen as the team go racing for the first time without Christian Horner at the helm.
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Free Malaysia Today on MSN‘We give him a fast car’: New Red Bull chief’s ‘focus’ as Mercedes make big Verstappen admissionNew Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies on Friday said his first priority was to improve the car’s performance to ensure four-time champion Max Verstappen remains with the team.
The Belgian Grand Prix will be Laurent Mekies' first race as a Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal after Christian Horner's exit.
Isack Hadjar reacted on Thursday to Laurent Mekies' promotion from Racing Bulls boss to Red Bull as replacement for Christian Horner by saying it could be "useful" for his own Formula One prospects.