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Red Bull extends Laurent Mekies' contract as F1 prepares for Rwanda

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 12:56 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Red Bull extends Laurent Mekies' contract as F1 prepares for Rwanda

Summary

Red Bull Racing confirmed the extension of Laurent Mekies' contract as CEO and Team Principal through 2031. This announcement comes amidst a period of stability for the team, following the contract renewals of key drivers Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar. In other news, Formula 1 has announced a decade-long deal for a new African Grand Prix in Bugesera, Rwanda, which is expected to debut in the early 2030s. Meanwhile, various motorsport series are currently inactive, with the next track activity set for the upcoming US Grand Prix and other events across NASCAR and MotoGP.

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Status Watch

•Laurent Mekies' contract extended through 2031 with Red Bull.
•New African Grand Prix scheduled for the early 2030s in Rwanda.
•US Grand Prix at COTA starts on October 23.
•NASCAR and MotoGP currently in off weeks.
•Toyota's WEC title opportunity begins with practice sessions in Barcelona.

Latest Updates

12:56 PMYahoo Sports — Today in Motorsport, Oct. 15: Red Bull Keeps Mekies, F1 Picks Rwanda and Phoenix Is One Day Out

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Thursday, Oct. 15: No Formula 1, IndyCar, MotoGP, WRC or NASCAR car turns a competitive lap today. The The post Today in Motorsport, Oct. 15: Red Bull Keeps Mekies, F1 Picks Rwanda and Phoenix Is One Day Out appeared first on Backfire Racing.
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