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Reading: Could you please clarify what you mean by “question” in the headline? Are you referring to a specific inquiry or issue regarding Laurent Mekie’s work and Christian Horner at Red Bull?
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Sports Daily > Racing > Could you please clarify what you mean by “question” in the headline? Are you referring to a specific inquiry or issue regarding Laurent Mekie’s work and Christian Horner at Red Bull?
The "question" at Red Bull is "question" about Laurent Mekie's work as a big Christian Horner
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Could you please clarify what you mean by “question” in the headline? Are you referring to a specific inquiry or issue regarding Laurent Mekie’s work and Christian Horner at Red Bull?

July 20, 2025 3 Min Read
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Red Bull is reconsidering whether one of Christian Horner’s key responsibilities should be assigned to Laurent Mekies. Mekies has been replaced, with Horner stepping in as Red Bull’s team principal and CEO. However, Horner’s extensive senior role within the entire F1 team operations—partly behind his recent challenges—has raised questions about Mekies’s position.

Horner now also has the final say over Red Bull’s Powertrains, a collaboration with Ford set to begin in 2026, which will allow Formula 1 teams to move away from relying on Honda engines. It remains unclear if Mekies will oversee the powertrain division. As Lawrence Barrett noted on the F1 Nation Podcast, Laurent is expected to take control of the racing team, supported by strengthened senior management within Red Bull. Barrett also mentioned that the quick transition might bring internal questions but feels this is just the initial step in restoring Red Bull to its former strength. Managing the race team alongside the power unit projects is a significant challenge for Mekies.

Jolyon Palmer described Red Bull’s recent decline as “extreme,” especially given their recent success and the absence of major regulation changes. He said taking over a well-established front-running team, adjusting to a car without Max Verstappen, and managing driver selection is a tough task. Moreover, the upcoming powertrain changes are relatively unknown territory for the team, despite their strong, long-standing partnership with Honda. Palmer emphasized the risk and difficult timing this poses for Mekies.

The 2026 F1 regulations open a new window for teams to establish a new era of dominance. Red Bull, fresh off Max Verstappen’s four consecutive drivers’ championships, is poised to revive the winning formula that once propelled Sebastian Vettel. However, Mekies faces multiple challenges, including securing Verstappen’s future, improving teammate performance, and fixing uncompetitive car issues.

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Fan Take: This leadership reshuffle at Red Bull is pivotal for racing fans because it signals critical strategic shifts within one of F1’s most dominant teams. How Mekies manages the transition will not only impact Red Bull’s competitiveness but could reshape the landscape of F1 power dynamics in the lead-up to the 2026 regulations.

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