Laurent Mekies credited with reshaping Red Bull's team environment
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Laurent Mekies has been acknowledged for transforming the team culture at Red Bull Racing, moving away from a historically tough environment against teammate Max Verstappen. This change has been discussed as a factor in addressing the team's difficulties in finding a suitable partner for Verstappen. Sergio Perez, previously with Red Bull, now drives for Cadillac following his replacement. Mekies' efforts are seen as pivotal in bringing about this shift.
- •Laurent Mekies is credited with changing Red Bull's team culture.
- •The team struggled with teammate selection for Max Verstappen.
- •Sergio Perez, previously at Red Bull, has joined Cadillac.
- •The new environment aims to foster better teammate relationships.
- 7:00 AMMotorsport.com — Laurent Mekies credited with ending Red Bull's second seat "curse"
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Laurent Mekies credited with ending Red Bull's second seat "curse"
"Formula 1 broadcaster Will Buxton believes team principal Laurent Mekies has removed Red Bull's second seat "curse" by replacing the Milton Keynes outfit's historically ruthless environment with a more supportive team culture. Red Bull has struggled to find a team-mate for four-time champion Max Verstappen for some time. Sergio Perez, who now drives for Cadillac, was replaced in the second ...Keep reading
"Red Bull's improved team culture under Laurent Mekies has helped Isack Hadjar thrive, according to Will Buxton
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 1, 2026, 7:00 AMLaurent Mekies credited with ending Red Bull's second seat "curse"
Formula 1 broadcaster Will Buxton believes team principal Laurent Mekies has removed Red Bull's second seat "curse" by replacing the Milton Keynes outfit's historically ruthless environment with a more supportive team culture. Red Bull has struggled to find a team-mate for four-time champion Max Verstappen for some time. Sergio Perez, who now drives for Cadillac, was replaced in the second ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 7:00 AMLaurent Mekies credited with ending Red Bull's second seat "curse"
Red Bull's improved team culture under Laurent Mekies has helped Isack Hadjar thrive, according to Will Buxton
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