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Mekies Extends Contract as Red Bull's F1 Team Boss
Mark Mateschitz confirmed the renewal after back-to-back wins, and Red Bull said continuity in leadership will support its late-season resurgence.
- On Wednesday, Red Bull shareholder Mark Mateschitz confirmed that team principal Laurent Mekies has extended his contract through the end of 2031, securing his leadership of the Formula 1 outfit.
- Mekies took over as CEO and team principal in July last year following the departure of Christian Horner, whose exit ended a 20-year tenure leading the Austrian racing team.
- Red Bull recently secured back-to-back victories in Malaysia and Singapore, while World champion Max Verstappen extended his contract through 2030 and sophomore Isack Hadjar was retained for the 2027 season.
- Managing director Oliver Mintzlaff praised Mekies for his "outstanding leadership," noting that continuity is a key ingredient for sustained success during the team's next chapter.
- Technical teams led by Pierre Wache and Ben Hodgkinson continue to play a central role, providing a strong platform as the organization remains committed to bold, fast decisions ahead.
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At least until the end of 2031, the Frenchman Laurent Mekies will remain team manager of the Red-Bull racing stable in Formula 1 shareholder Mark Mateschitz, son of Red-Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz, who died in 2022, announced the personality at the team headquarters in Milton Keynes on Wednesday. In the summer of 2025, 49-year-old Mekies had replaced Christian Horner as head of the racing stable.
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The Independent (US)Christian Horner's successor Laurent Mekies signs new long-term Red Bull contract
Laurent Mekies replaced Christian Horner at Red Bull last year
·London, United Kingdom
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Red Bull today announced the extension of its director Laurent Mekies for the next five years.
·Paris, France
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