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.

LAURENT MEKIES has been promoted to Red Bull Racing Team Principal replacing Christian Horner who was sacked. The Frenchman will become CEO of Red Bull Racing with immediate effect after Horner