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Laurent Mekies: From engineering prodigy to Red Bull’s new leader
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09/07/2025 at 16:2409/07/2025 at 16:17 From engineering student to F1 team boss, Laurant Mekies’ steady rise has led to the biggest challenge of his career – replacing Christian Horner at Red Bull Racing. The 48-year-old Frenchman from Tours steps into one of Formula 1’s most high-pressure roles as the new team principal of the Milton Keynes-based outfit, following the shock dismissal of long-standing team boss Christian Horner on Wednesday. His appointment marks the culmination of a two-decade-long career that has quietly shaped some of the sport’s key teams – often from behind the scenes. From Academic Roots to F1’s Frontlines Mekies developed...
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