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Laurent Mekies extends Red Bull F1 contract
Laurent Mekies stays with Red Bull Racing until 2031 after joining in 2025.
In brief
Laurent Mekies stays with Red Bull Racing until 2031 after joining in 2025. Laurent Mekies extended his contract as Red Bull Racing team principal until the end of 2031 after joining in July 2025. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Contract extension
Laurent Mekies extended his contract as Red Bull Racing team principal until the end of 2031.
New team principal
Mekies joined Red Bull Racing in July 2025 after six years at Ferrari.
Mekies' statement
Mekies thanked shareholders and team for trust in the project.
“I am incredibly proud to continue this journey with Oracle Red Bull Racing”
Team performance
Red Bull won last two grands prix and is seven points off McLaren with six races left.
Verstappen's deal
Verstappen signed new deal through 2030 after original expired in 2028.
Mintzlaff's praise
Mintzlaff called Mekies' leadership key to Red Bull's future success.
“Laurent has demonstrated outstanding leadership since returning to the Red Bull family”
The one thing
Laurent Mekies extended his contract as Red Bull Racing team principal until the end of 2031 after joining in July 2025.
