RBR shared a video of Mekies expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to lead the Austrian side, who stand fourth in the constructors' rankings in the ongoing season of F1.

Laurent Mekies certainly has big shoes to fill as he prepares to take over from departing Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. The Brit, who has held the role since the team’s formation in 2005, was sacked by Red Bull on Thursday morning, sending a shockwave across the world of Formula One.

Laurent Mekies replaces Christian Horner as the new team principal and CEO of Red Bull Racing — but who is he?

Red Bull are only fourth overall and have won two of 12 races so far this season. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

With his distinctive grey locks, moustache, goatee, and soul patch, Mekies brings an air of Albert Einstein about him - and you need some of his intellect to survive in this sport.

Laurent Mekies’ promotion to the head of Red Bull’s Formula 1 top table might be the most welcome news for its struggling driver Yuki Tsunoda. The Japanese has mustered just seven points since replacing fellow struggler Liam Lawson after just two races, amid a plethora of issues getting to grips with the tricky RB21.