Laurent Mekies extends contract as Red Bull F1 team principal until 2031
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Laurent Mekies has signed an extension to his contract as team principal of the Red Bull Formula 1 team, ensuring he will lead the organization until at least the end of 2031. Mekies, who took over in July 2025 following Christian Horner's two-decade tenure, aims to build on the team's recent successes. His role will allow for continuity in leadership as Red Bull seeks to maintain its competitive edge in the sport. This six-year extension reflects confidence in Mekies' capabilities as the franchise navigates upcoming seasons in Formula 1.
- •Mekies joined Red Bull in July 2025
- •He succeeded Christian Horner as team principal
- •The new deal lasts until the end of 2031
- •Mekies previously worked with Racing Bulls
- •Red Bull aims to build on recent success in F1
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Red Bull renew contract of team principal Mekies until 2031
- 4:36 PMAutosport — Mekies extends contract as Red Bull's F1 team boss
- 4:35 PMMotorsport.com — Laurent Mekies extends contract as Red Bull's F1 team boss
"Laurent Mekies has extended his contract as team principal of the Red Bull Formula 1 outfit with a new deal that takes him through until the end of 2031. That will see the Frenchman spend at least six seasons leading the Austrian outfit after joining in July 2025 to end Christian Horner’s 20-year tenure as Red Bull team boss. Mekies joined from sister squad Racing Bulls, who the ...Keep reading
"Laurent Mekies has extended his contract as team principal of the Red Bull Formula 1 outfit with a new deal that takes him through until the end of 2031. That will see the Frenchman spend at least six seasons leading the Austrian outfit after joining in July 2025 to end Christian Horner’s 20-year tenure as Red Bull team boss. Mekies joined from sister squad Racing Bulls, who the ...Keep reading
"Resurgent Red Bull have renewed the contract of team principal Laurent Mekies until 2031, the Formula One team announced on Wednesday. The announcement was made by Red Bull shareholder Mark Mateschitz at the team's headquarters in Milton Keynes during a debrief following the team's first season victories from their star driver Max Verstappen in Malaysia and Singapore.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 5:33 PMRed Bull renew contract of team principal Mekies until 2031
Resurgent Red Bull have renewed the contract of team principal Laurent Mekies until 2031, the Formula One team announced on Wednesday. The announcement was made by Red Bull shareholder Mark Mateschitz at the team's headquarters in Milton Keynes during a debrief following the team's first season victories from their star driver Max Verstappen in Malaysia and Singapore.
- AutosportOct 14, 2026, 4:36 PMMekies extends contract as Red Bull's F1 team boss
Laurent Mekies has extended his contract as team principal of the Red Bull Formula 1 outfit with a new deal that takes him through until the end of 2031. That will see the Frenchman spend at least six seasons leading the Austrian outfit after joining in July 2025 to end Christian Horner’s 20-year tenure as Red Bull team boss. Mekies joined from sister squad Racing Bulls, who the ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comOct 14, 2026, 4:35 PMLaurent Mekies extends contract as Red Bull's F1 team boss
Laurent Mekies has extended his contract as team principal of the Red Bull Formula 1 outfit with a new deal that takes him through until the end of 2031. That will see the Frenchman spend at least six seasons leading the Austrian outfit after joining in July 2025 to end Christian Horner’s 20-year tenure as Red Bull team boss. Mekies joined from sister squad Racing Bulls, who the ...Keep reading
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