Speaking at a planned filming day with the 2025 car at Silverstone on his first day on the job, Mekies paid tribute to his predecessor and admitted it felt odd to be at Red Bull without Horner there.

Red Bull shocked the Formula 1 world on July 9 by sacking Christian Horner. Horner, who was at the position for nearly two decades was replaced by Laurent Mekies.

It was bound to happen one day, but Christian Horner’s departure from Red Bull still sent shockwaves throughout the world of Formula One. The Red Bull head honcho was the longest-serving team principal, having originally taken up the post back in 2005.