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Laurent Mekies

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sports20 days ago•454 min saved

Red Bull Confirms Isack Hadjar as 2027 Teammate for Max Verstappen

Red Bull Racing has extended the contract of French driver Isack Hadjar, securing him as Max Verstappen's teammate for the 2027 season. The 21-year-old, who joined the senior team this year after a rookie season with Racing Bulls, has demonstrated strong pace, including a third-place finish in Monaco. Team principal Laurent Mekies called the decision 'easy,' citing Hadjar's composure and performance despite a recent wrist injury that sidelined him for three races. Hadjar expressed gratitude for the opportunity to drive alongside a four-time world champion, while Verstappen recently signed a two-year extension through 2030.

via The Race|

#formula-1 #isack-hadjar #laurent-mekies

sports7 months ago•9 min saved

Red Bull wary after Verstappen's brutal Australian GP crash

Red Bull express concern after Max Verstappen's Australian Grand Prix qualifying crash, where the RB22's rear brakes locked on the first push lap and sent him into the barriers, leaving him 20th on the grid; team principal Laurent Mekies said it was 'unfortunate' and that the team will dive into the data to understand what happened, while Isack Hadjar impressed with a P3 on his qualifying debut.

via racingnews365.com|

#australian-grand-prix #laurent-mekies #qualifying-crash

sports1 year ago•9 min saved

Red Bull's New Era: Verstappen's Future and Leadership Changes

Laurent Mekies has taken over as the team principal of Red Bull Racing, a major role at a challenging time for the team. With a focus on team dynamics, talent, and delivering a competitive car, Mekies aims to maintain Red Bull's championship ambitions and secure Max Verstappen's future with the team, emphasizing the importance of people and performance in Formula 1 success.

via Formula 1|

#formula-1 #laurent-mekies #max-verstappen

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Red Bull's Leadership Changes and Their Impact on the F1 Title Race

Laurent Mekies, newly appointed Team Principal and CEO of Red Bull Racing, reflects on his first day, emphasizing the importance of supporting the team's talent and preparing for significant regulation changes in Formula 1 in 2026. He aims to meet team members and understand the team's dynamics to contribute effectively to its success.

via Formula 1|

#f1 #laurent-mekies #red-bull

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Red Bull's Leadership Shakeup: From Mekies to Horner's Future

Laurent Mekies, with a long career in F1 from engineer to team principal, has been appointed CEO of Red Bull Racing following Christian Horner's departure, marking a significant step in his motorsport journey and leadership at the top level of Formula 1.

via Formula 1|

#f1 #laurent-mekies #motorsport-career

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Red Bull F1 Team Changes: Christian Horner Out as New CEO Laurent Mekies Takes Over

Laurent Mekies, an experienced engineer and motorsport executive, has been appointed as the new CEO of the Red Bull F1 team, succeeding Christian Horner. With a background spanning Formula 1 engineering, FIA safety regulation, and Ferrari management, Mekies now faces the challenge of leading Red Bull's expanding operations amid ongoing development projects and internal challenges.

via Motorsport.com|

#formula-1 #laurent-mekies #motorsport

sports3 years ago•5 min saved

"F1 drivers face pressure and unpredictability at Azerbaijan GP"

The Formula 1 paddock is divided over the new sprint format, which reduces track time on Saturdays and could lead to drivers settling for position early in the sprint. Meanwhile, Laurent Mekies is leaving Ferrari to become team principal at AlphaTauri, causing division within both teams. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix promises to be an intense three days as the new format is implemented, with opinions divided on whether it will improve the action or not.

via RACER|

#alphatauri #azerbaijan-grand-prix #formula-1