Red Bull's Laurent Mekies signs five-year contract extension

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 13:32 · Archive

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has signed a new five-year contract with the Formula One team.

Laurent Mekies has signed a new five-year contract extension with Red Bull Racing, committing his future to the team through 2031. The Frenchman replaced Christian Horner as team principal after the 52-year-old was ousted by Red Bull following last year's British Grand Prix.

The timing of Mekies' new deal comes as Red Bull have recovered form after a difficult start to the current season. Max Verstappen, the team's four-time world champion driver, has won the last two races in Malaysia and Singapore. Verstappen himself signed terms in earlier this year to remain with Red Bull until the end of 2030.

Mekies said he was 'incredibly proud' to continue with the team and praised the environment at Red Bull. 'What makes this team special is the way everyone comes together in pursuit of the same goal,' he said. 'We have a strong platform for the years ahead, and we genuinely believe this is only the beginning.'

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Christian Horner's successor at Red Bull secures long-term dealChristian Horner's Red Bull successor, Laurent Mekies, has secured a new long-term deal spanning five years.Oxfordshire Guardian · 15 Oct, 13:00
Christian Horner's successor at Red Bull secures long-term dealChristian Horner's Red Bull successor, Laurent Mekies, has secured a new long-term deal spanning five years.Oxford Mail · 15 Oct, 13:00

In this story: Laurent Mekies · Christian Horner · Max Verstappen · Red Bull Racing · Malaysia · Singapore

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