Red Bull remains fourth in standings after one year under Mekies
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 2:52 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
One year after Laurent Mekies took over as Team Principal, Red Bull sits in fourth place in the Teams' Championship. The team has not improved its position since Mekies' appointment, raising questions about their performance. Despite maintaining their rank, there are indications that changes may be occurring behind the scenes at Red Bull, suggesting potential improvements may be on the horizon.
- •Laurent Mekies is Red Bull's second Team Principal.
- •Red Bull holds fourth in the Teams' Championship standings.
- •Questions surround whether the team has plateaued or shows signs of rejuvenation.
- •Changes behind the scenes may hint at potential future improvements.
"Exactly one year on from appointing Laurent Mekies as only the second Team Principal in their history, Red Bull find themselves in exactly the same place in the Teams' Championship – P4. But have the six-time World Champions plateaued or are there signs of rejuvenation behind the scenes?
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