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Red Bull fires F1 team principal Christian Horner

Laurent Mekies admits it feels "unreal" to see Red Bull F1 team without Christian Horner

Incoming Red Bull F1 team boss Laurent Mekies has paid tribute to the ousted Christian Horner in his first interview in the new role.

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Laurent Mekies issues telling response to Christian Horner Red Bull sacking

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Mekies brings vast experience as he takes over F1 team Red Bull after Horner’s sacking

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Christian Horner’s surprising firing by Red Bull F1 raises many questions

In less than two years, a championship-caliber team has disintegrated, Horner’s surprise sacking on Wednesday being the denouement.

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The biggest challenges Red Bull faces after sacking Christian Horner

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The controversial life of Christian Horner’s nemesis Jos Verstappen

Who is Laurent Mekies? Lowdown on Christian Horner's replacement as team principal sacked

After leaving Toro Rosso in 2014, Mekies took up a role within the FIA as safety director before moving into a position as F1’s deputy race director in 2017. One year later, he had been poached by Ferrari, serving as sporting director before an internal promotion to racing director.

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Laurent Mekies: Meet the new head of Oracle Red Bull Racing F1 team

Oracle Red Bull Racing has appointed Laurent Mekies as team principal, replacing Christian Horner mid-way through the 2025 season. Here's what you need to know about the Frenchman taking the reigns.