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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.
Laurent Mekies might have faced an intense fortnight stepping into his new role as team principal, but he didn’t appear to be feeling the effects as he prepared to outline his vision.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has repeatedly hinted at a move for Verstappen, who is contracted to Red Bull until 2028 but has clauses allowing for the early termination of his deal
Laurent Mekies spoke to the worlds media on Friday for the first time since replacing Christian Horner as Red Bull team principal and chief executive; watch the Belgian GP Sprint on Saturday from 11am,
Laurent Mekies won’t get long to settle in as Red Bull team principal on his first Formula 1 race weekend leading his new team