Guenther Steiner praises Laurent Mekies for Red Bull's recovery
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 11:08 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Guenther Steiner, former Haas Formula 1 team principal, has commended Laurent Mekies for his effective leadership of Red Bull Racing. Mekies assumed the role of CEO and team principal in July 2025 after the departure of Christian Horner, amid a series of other significant staff changes. Steiner highlighted Mekies' calm demeanor as crucial for the team's resurgence after difficult transitions. Red Bull aims to build on this leadership shift as the current season progresses.
- •Guenther Steiner acknowledges Laurent Mekies' leadership at Red Bull.
- •Mekies took over as team principal in July 2025.
- •Christian Horner's exit was part of multiple personnel changes.
- •Steiner emphasizes Mekies' calm approach as vital for recovery.
- •Red Bull seeks to improve further under Mekies' guidance.
- 11:08 AMMotorsport.com — Guenther Steiner reveals key to Laurent Mekies' Red Bull F1 success
- 11:08 AMYahoo Sports — Guenther Steiner reveals key to Laurent Mekies' Red Bull F1 success
"Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has praised Red Bull team chief Laurent Mekies for his calm leadership, crediting him with the Milton Keynes outfit's recovery following Christian Horner's exit. Mekies replaced Horner in the role of Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal in July 2025. The Briton's exit was one of many key personnel departures from the team in recent years ...Keep reading
"Former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner has praised Laurent Mekies' calm leadership for helping stabilise Red Bull following Christian Horner's exit
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 8, 2026, 11:08 AMGuenther Steiner reveals key to Laurent Mekies' Red Bull F1 success
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has praised Red Bull team chief Laurent Mekies for his calm leadership, crediting him with the Milton Keynes outfit's recovery following Christian Horner's exit. Mekies replaced Horner in the role of Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal in July 2025. The Briton's exit was one of many key personnel departures from the team in recent years ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 11:08 AMGuenther Steiner reveals key to Laurent Mekies' Red Bull F1 success
Former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner has praised Laurent Mekies' calm leadership for helping stabilise Red Bull following Christian Horner's exit
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