Summary
Red Bull Racing has replaced long-time team principal Christian Horner with Laurent Mekies, a decision backed by senior advisor Helmut Marko. Mekies, who comes from an engineering background, was chosen to help improve the team's technical side, following a period of underperformance. This change comes after Red Bull's recent win at the Monza Grand Prix.
Key Facts
- Christian Horner was replaced as Red Bull Racing's team principal by Laurent Mekies after the 2025 British Grand Prix.
- Helmut Marko, a senior advisor at Red Bull, supports the change, citing the benefit of having a "technician at the top."
- Horner served as team principal for Red Bull since the team's early days and led them to six Constructors' Championships between 2010 and 2023.
- Red Bull's performance had struggles starting mid-2024, potentially leading to Horner’s replacement.
- Mekies was promoted from Red Bull's junior F1 team, Racing Bulls.
- After a challenging period, Red Bull recently won the Monza Grand Prix, driven by Max Verstappen.
- Red Bull was successful in the ground effect era from 2022 but is currently facing competition from McLaren.
- Despite recent success, Verstappen is not leading the current drivers’ championship, and Red Bull is not in contention for the Constructors' Championship.
