New Red Bull F1 team principal Laurent Mekies has hinted at the enormity of the task he faces in replacing Christian Horner. Horner was relieved of his operational duties at Red Bull, both as CEO and team principal, on Wednesday morning.

Christian Horner’s sacking from Red Bull sent shockwaves through Formula 1. But his replacement Laurent Mekies could be the calm presence the team needs amid what promises to be an intense period of scrutiny.

El equipo Red Bull de la Fórmula Uno cambió de directores por primera vez desde que fue fundado hace 20 años y el despido de Christian Horner

Now Red Bull has confirmed that Laurent Mekies, formerly the Racing Director at Ferrari and the Team Principal at Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, Red Bull’s junior team, is taking over for Horner.

Promoted to the Red Bull CEO position following Christian Horner's sudden dismissal, Laurent Mekies is now facing what is undoubtedly the biggest challenge of his Formula 1 career

Laurent Mekies has made his first public appearance as boss of Red Bull Racing following the shock departure of Christian Horner on Wednesday.

Red Bull has lost several key figures across the past 18 months, most notably design legend Adrian Newey, Sporting Director Jonathan Wheatley, and Chief Designer Rob Marshall. The sacking of Horner means that a fourth pillar of long-term success is gone.

Laurent Mekies has a long list of jobs waiting for him when he takes the reins at Red Bull after the departure of long-serving CEO Christian Horner

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.

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Red Bull has pledged not give up on the Formula 1 title fight until it’s mathematically impossible for Max Verstappen to win, even after Christian Horner was fired as team principal