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Red Bull sacrifices Verstappen's top-speed advantage for wet F1 Belgian GP

Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Laurent Mekies says his squad has "significantly" increased its downforce levels to be more competitive if Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix turns out wet.

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Red Bull start life after Christian Horner with sprint win for Max Verstappen

Horner left the team earlier this month but his replacement, Laurent Mekies, has his first victory

The Independent UK

Red Bull go full throttle for Laurent Mekies as enthralling new era begins at Spa

Kingmakers all turn out to offer support for team principal’s first racing weekend that hopes to feature Max Verstappen roaring back into form

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Christian Horner’s replacement tasked with ‘reducing outside noise’ at Red Bull

The 51-year-old Horner was released from his post after the British Grand Prix.

The Independent UK

Laurent Mekies makes Christian Horner admission in first Red Bull press conference

The French engineer has taken over duties as Red Bull team principal and F1 CEO from Horner

The Independent UK

Red Bull chief engineer ‘shocked’ by Horner exit as Mekies inherits “difficult situation”

Red Bull Formula 1 chief engineer Paul Monaghan has admitted Christian Horner’s sacking was a “shock”, and acknowledged boosting the squad's fortunes would be tough for new CEO Laurent Mekies.

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Red Bull chief engineer 'shocked' by Horner exit as Mekies inherits "difficult situation"

Red Bull Formula 1 chief engineer Paul Monaghan has admitted Christian Horner’s sacking was a “shock”, and acknowledged boosting the squad's fortunes would be tough for new CEO Laurent Mekies.

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McLaren’s Oscar Piastri quickest in practice for Belgian Grand Prix

Piastri saw off Red Bull’s Max Verstappen by four tenths of a second.

The Independent UK

Laurent Mekies’ first impression at Red Bull after 'intense weeks' and talks with Max Verstappen

After the dismissal of Christian Horner, Laurent Mekies faces the task of leading Red Bull Racing. Although the context and timing are very different, his promotion fits a wider trend in Formula 1. Mekies comes from an engineering background, unlike Horner, who led the team for the past 20 years.…

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The first impression of Mekies at Red Bull after 'intense weeks' and talks with Verstappen

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Verstappen says Horner’s exit has no impact on future plans

Christian Horner’s departure as Red Bull boss will not affect Max Verstappen’s future with Mercedes move rumoured.

Al Jazeera

What does Red Bull Racing without Christian Horner look like?

Horner has been replaced as team principal by 48-year-old French engineer Laurent Mekies, whose technical expertise means a ‘different direction’ looks inevitable for Max Verstappen’s outfit

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen on Christian Horner’s exit: "All that matters is a fast car"

Max Verstappen has played down suggestions that Christian Horner's Red Bull exit will influence his long-term commitment to the Formula 1 team.

Motorsport

Verstappen on Horner exit and Red Bull F1 future: "All that matters is a fast car"

Max Verstappen has played down suggestions that Christian Horner's Red Bull exit will influence his long-term commitment to the Formula 1 team.

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Here's everything our writers are excited to see at the F1 Belgian GP

Formula 1 has just enjoyed its longest break between races since the season started in 2025 – an entire two weekends without racing – but so much has happened after the paddock packed up and went home from Silverstone.

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What our writers are looking forward to at the F1 Belgian GP

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Why new Red Bull F1 team boss Laurent Mekies is “up there with the best”

Incoming Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane believes his Formula 1 squad's parent team Red Bull is in good hands with Laurent Mekies.

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The qualities that put new Red Bull F1 team boss Mekies "up there with the best"

Incoming Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane believes his Formula 1 squad's parent team Red Bull is in good hands with Laurent Mekies.

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The Independent UK

New Racing Bulls F1 team boss ‘shocked’ after ‘amazing’ promotion

Alan Permane is the team principal of Red Bull sister’s team after Laurent Mekies replaced Christian Horner

International Business Times UK

Can Red Bull Stay on Top Without Christian Horner at This Weekend's Belgian Grand Prix?

Can Red Bull stay competitive without Christian Horner? With title hopes fading, Spa may decide the team's future and Verstappen's next move.

Autosport

New Racing Bulls boss Permane ‘shocked and proud’ as he takes up challenge

The surprise ousting of Christian Horner after 20 years at the Red Bull helm has also had knock-on effect within the wider Red Bull family.

Motorsport

Alan Permane on leading Racing Bulls: “Some shock, some pride” but “relishing the challenge”

The surprise ousting of Christian Horner after 20 years at the Red Bull helm has also had knock-on effect within the wider Red Bull family. With Laurent Mekies named as Horner's replacement, Red Bull's management turned to Racing Bulls racing director and paddock veteran Alan Permane to fill the role…

Evening Standard

Geri Halliwell faces £1 million book company debt after husband Christian is sacked from Red Bull

The former Spice Girl’s publishing firm, Falcon Queen Productions, has seen its debts spiral

Autosport

Is Red Bull axing Horner now a good idea? Our writers have their say

On Wednesday, Red Bull made the decision to part ways with its Formula 1 team principal of more than 20 years, Christian Horner, replacing him with Racing Bulls boss Laurent Mekies.

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Is Red Bull right to axe Christian Horner now? Our writers have their say

On Wednesday, Red Bull made the decision to part ways with its Formula 1 team principal of more than 20 years, Christian Horner, replacing him with Racing Bulls boss Laurent Mekies.

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