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Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies names second seat priority as Yuki Tsunoda crisis deepens
Yuki Tsunoda has managed just 10 points as Max Verstappen's team-mate so far this year as Red Bull continue to scratch their heads over what to do with their second F1 seat
Verstappen Praises New Red Bull Boss Laurent Mekies
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has given a positive assessment of his first months working with Red Bull’s new team principal, Laurent Mekies.
Red Bull F1 boss Laurent Mekies is 'perfect fit' say his ex-drivers
Red Bull's new team principal Laurent Mekies has been described as "the perfect fit" and a good leader by drivers who have worked with him in the past.
F1 Insider Sees Mekies Changing Red Bull's Max Verstappen-Only Culture
The former world champion noticed how uplifted Yuki Tsunoda was during his first race weekend with Laurent Mekies as the new Red Bull team principal.
Laurent Mekies reveals: "Horner called me after his Red Bull's dismissal"
In a moment of profound transition for Red Bull Racing, newly appointed Team Principal and CEO Laurent Mekies has addressed the elephant in the paddock: stepping into the shoes of Christian Horner, one of Formula 1's most iconic team bosses of the modern era.
Red Bull focused on retaining Verstappen - Mekies
New Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says his priority is to improve the car's performance to remove any doubts Max Verstappen has about staying with the team.
Red Bull F1's New Team Boss Shifts 'Priority' to Yuki Tsunoda
Yuki Tsunoda has been struggling to adapt to Red Bull's RB21 F1 car following his promotion from Racing Bulls.
Red Bull considers this teammate for Verstappen, what happens with Tsunoda?
Red Bull Racing is seriously looking at Isack Hadjar as a teammate for Max Verstappen in 2026. For Yuki Tsunoda, this could potentially mean an end to his time with the Austrian team if the Frenchman actually makes the transition to Red Bull's main team.
Red Bull F1 chief Laurent Mekies reveals top 'priority' in decision over second seat
Red Bull F1 team principle Laurent Mekies has revealed his main 'priority' as the dilemma over who will be lining up alongside Max Verstappen next season continues. The team's second seat has long been a topic of heated debate,
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Mekies and Marko reaffirm support for Tsunoda amid speculation
Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies has made it clear that Yuki Tsunoda’s seat in the team is not under immediate threat.
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Red Bull Team Principal Mekies admits to being shocked by the 'Verstappen-effect'.
Laurent Mekies was well aware he would be working with superstars when he joined Red Bull, with Max Verstappen leading the charge. However, he admits he didn’t fully grasp the scale of the ...
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Red Bull the favorite in 2026? Mekies points to another manufacturer
Which constructor will be the fastest in 2026 when the new regulations come into play? Laurent Mekies, Red Bull Racing’s team principal for several weeks now, peers into the future and discusses the ...
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Mekies tells ‘the truth’ as Zak Brown hails ‘healthier’ F1 without Christian Horner
"The truth is" that Red Bull has a "very good relationship" with McLaren's leadership duo Zak Brown and Andrea Stella.
Life after Horner - what Mekies will bring to Red Bull
Laurent Mekies takes charge of Red Bull for the first time at the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend, so what will he bring to ...
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How Laurent Mekies, ‘an engineer with a heart,’ became Red Bull F1 ...
Despite skepticism from many F1 drivers and observers at the time, Mekies pushed on with the research work into the device with support from then-FIA president Jean Todt. The halo was eventually ...
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Verstappen evaluates first weeks with Mekies as Horner's replacement
After two race weekends under the leadership of Laurent Mekies, Max Verstappen speaks positively about the new collaboration. The four-time world champion lauds a key quality of the new Red Bull ...