# Red Bull Extends Mekies Contract to 2031

> Red Bull's team principal Laurent Mekies signs new deal to lead until 2031.
- Title: Red Bull Extends Mekies Contract to 2031 · RaceFans | Shortify
- Summary: Red Bull's team principal Laurent Mekies signs new deal to lead until 2031. Red Bull has extended team principal Laurent Mekies' contract through 2031.
- Keywords: laurent mekies, red bull racing, contract extension, 2031, formula 1, sports, cars, Red, Bull, Extends, Mekies, Contract
- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/10/14/social-media-mekies-extends-contract-to-lead-red-bull-until-2031
- Published: 2026-10-14T16:17:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: laurent mekies, red bull racing, f1, contract extension, 2031, formula 1, sports, cars
## Red Bull extends Mekies contract
Red Bull has given a vote of confidence in its team principal Laurent Mekies by extending his contract to run the team until 2031.
## Mekies took over from Horner
Mekies took over from Christian Horner in charge of the team last year. Horner had run Red Bull since it entered F1 in 2005.
## Red Bull rebounds under Mekies
Under Mekies, Red Bull rebounded from a poor start to last season. From over 100 points behind, Max Verstappen came within two points of retaining his drivers’ championship title in one of the closest ever…
## Key takeaway

Red Bull has extended team principal Laurent Mekies' contract through 2031.