Red Bull extends Laurent Mekies contract through 2031
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 21:33 · Archive
Red Bull has extended team principal Laurent Mekies' contract through the 2031 season.
Red Bull Racing has announced a multi-year contract extension for team principal Laurent Mekies, keeping him with the team through the 2031 season. The announcement comes after four-time world champion Max Verstappen committed to Red Bull through 2030, ensuring continuity at the top of the team.
Mekies took over as principal in July 2025 following Christian Horner's departure. The 49-year-old Frenchman previously spent six years at Ferrari and a period at Red Bull's sister team Racing Bulls. Red Bull had endured a difficult start to the current season under new regulations, but the team has made significant progress recently.
Verstappen has won consecutive races and currently sits fourth in the drivers' standings, eight points behind Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and 17 points behind Mercedes' George Russell. Red Bull's second driver, Isack Hadjar, is eighth despite missing three races through injury. The team is now only seven points behind McLaren for third place in the constructors' standings, having trailed significantly after McLaren won the 2025 championship.
How it is being reported
- Red Bull boss given his wings in contract extensionFrenchman Lauren Mekies, who's impressed since taking over the Red Bull F1 principal's role from Christian Horner, has signed a new deal with the team.The West Australian · 14 Oct, 21:14
- Red Bull boss given his wings in contract extensionFrenchman Lauren Mekies, who's impressed since taking over the Red Bull F1 principal's role from Christian Horner, has signed a new deal with the team.Perth Now · 14 Oct, 21:14
In this story: Laurent Mekies · Max Verstappen · Red Bull Racing · Christian Horner · Lewis Hamilton · George Russell · Isack Hadjar
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