# Laurent Mekies extends Red Bull F1 contract

> Laurent Mekies stays with Red Bull Racing until 2031 after joining in 2025.
- Title: Laurent Mekies extends Red Bull F1 contract · Motorsport
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: laurent mekies, red bull racing, formula 1, team principal, contract extension, 2025, 2031, max verstappen, mclaren, sports, cars, Laurent
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/laurent-mekies-extends-contract-as-red-bulls-f1-team-boss/10865232
- Author: Ed Hardy
- Published: 2026-10-14T16:35:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: laurent mekies, red bull racing, formula 1, team principal, contract extension, 2025, 2031, max verstappen, mclaren, sports, cars
## 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
## Key takeaway

Laurent Mekies extended his contract as Red Bull Racing team principal until the end of 2031 after joining in July 2025.