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Red Bull, Laurent Mekies and Max Verstappen

Laurent Mekies’ first impression at Red Bull after 'intense weeks' and talks with Max Verstappen
Laurent 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”,
Laurent Mekies: Who is new Red Bull boss, and can he keep Verstappen?
In the wake of Red Bull's bombshell decision to sack Christian Horner this week, it was easy to miss the name of the man replacing him: Laurent Mekies.
Mekies never doubted Verstappen would stay at Red Bull
Verstappen ended months of speculation ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix by confirming he will remain at Red Bull for
Why Red Bull believes Max Verstappen is wrong to say he won't win again in F1 2025
A very disappointing Hungarian Grand Prix weekend led to the four-time world champion claiming that Red Bull will not win another race this year, amid McLaren dominance
Robert Doornbos calls Red Bull 'unworthy' of Max Verstappen after flop show in Hungarian Grand Prix
Robert Doornbos slammed Red Bull's failure to provide Max Verstappen with a competitive car at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
New Red Bull team boss assesses the situation after first weekends with Verstappen
In his first weekend at the helm of Laurent Mekies at Red Bull Racing, Max Verstappen won the sprint race in Belgium. A week later, the team principal was responsible for the total off-weekend that the Austrian team experienced in Hungary.
F1 pundit critical of Red Bull after Verstappen's P9: 'This is unworthy of Max'
With his ninth place during the Grand Prix of Hungary, it was a dramatic weekend for Max Verstappen. His RB21 lacked balance and both the Dutchman and Red Bull were unable to make an impact. Robert Doornbos expressed criticism of the Austrian racing team after the Hungarian weekend came to an end.
The top Red Bull RB22 priority after ‘big’ Max Verstappen ‘release’
Helmut Marko has hailed Max Verstappen’s decision to stay with Red Bull for the F1 2026 season as a “big release” for the team. And he has revealed that team is determined to produce “a better car for him next year” – despite former team principal Christian Horner’s recent hint that Red Bull could struggle at the start of F1’s new era.
Helmut Marko Asserts ‘Impossible’ for Max Verstappen to Win 2025 Title
Max Verstappen has given it his all to contend for race wins in the 2025 season. However, Red Bull’s ever-so-worsening The post Helmut Marko Asserts ‘Impossible’ for Max Verstappen to Win 2025 Title appeared first on FirstSportz.
Max Verstappen makes feelings clear on Lewis Hamilton incident at Hungarian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen expressed surprise over the stewards' decision to investigate his on-track battle with Lewis Hamilton during the Hungarian Grand Prix, especially as no contact was made and both drivers continued without incident.
Lewis Hamilton refuses to attend F1 hearing after Max Verstappen incident
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen were both summoned to a post-race hearing after their battle at the Hungarian Grand Prix - but the Brit did not attend
Who is Laurent Mekies? Meet Red Bull Racing's new F1 team principal and CEO
Laurent Mekies has since been drafted in as the F1 outfit's new team principal and CEO. Here's what you need to know about ...
Life after Horner - what Mekies will bring to Red Bull
Laurent Mekies takes charge of Red Bull for the first time at the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend, so what will he bring to ...
Red Bull F1 boss Laurent Mekies is 'perfect fit' say his ex-drivers
Red Bull's new team principal Laurent Mekies has been described as "the perfect fit" and a good leader by drivers who have ...
Mekies Reveals Last Minute Phone Call to Replace Horner as Red Bull F1 CEO
Laurent Mekies opened up about the surprising last-minute phone call to replace Christian Horner as Red Bull Racing's CEO and ...
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Laurent Mekies makes surprise admission over Red Bull job offer
Christian Horner's replacement Laurent Mekies has made a surprise admission over talks about becoming the new Red Bull F1 ...
Laurent Mekies: Red Bull team principal says Christian Horner can't be replaced like Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United
Laurent Mekies spoke to the worlds media on Friday for the first time since replacing Christian Horner as Red Bull team ...
Laurent Mekies makes Christian Horner admission in first Red Bull press conference
Speaking for the first time in an FIA press conference setting on Friday at Spa-Francorchamps, Mekies revealed that he has ...
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Laurent Mekies reveals: "Horner called me after his Red Bull's dismissal"
In a moment of profound transition for Red Bull Racing, newly appointed Team Principal and CEO Laurent Mekies has addressed ...
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How Laurent Mekies, ‘an engineer with a heart,’ became Red Bull F1 ...
Amid the turbulence at the senior Red Bull team in the wake of the allegations made against Horner, Mekies and Bayer were tasked with helping the rebranded sister team find its feet and ...