Red Bull Racing extends Mekies' contract

Red Bull Racing has announced that Laurent Mekies’ contract as its CEO and Team Principal has been extended through 2031 inclusive.

Mekies joins Red Bull in 2024

Formula 1 veteran Mekies, 49, re-joined the Red Bull organization in 2024 as Racing Bulls’ Team Principal, before replacing Christian Horner at Red Bull Racing in mid-2025.

Team performance under Mekies

Under Mekies’ guidance, a resurgent Max Verstappen finished just two points shy of Lando Norris in 2025, while this year the team has re-emerged as a winning contender after a slow start.

Verstappen and Hadjar contracts

Verstappen has won the last two grands prix, in Malaysia and Singapore, while Red Bull is now within striking distance of McLaren in the battle for third in the championship.

Red Bull leadership statement

The strength of Red Bull has always come from its people and from creating an environment where talented individuals can achieve extraordinary things together.

“The strength of Red Bull has always come from its people and from creating an environment where talented individuals can achieve extraordinary things together.”