Toto Wolff discusses new dynamic with Red Bull's Laurent Mekies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
During recent remarks, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff spoke about his evolving relationship with Red Bull following Christian Horner's departure over a year ago. Red Bull appointed Laurent Mekies, who Wolff described as straightforward and cooperative. Wolff highlighted a reduction in tension and a clearer working relationship between their teams, contrasting it with the contentious past shared with Horner. Wolff noted that while their past feuds drew attention, the current collaboration aims for the sport's benefit. The comments were made public on August 26, 2026, amidst ongoing discussions about regulations in Formula 1.
- •Wolff addressed his relationship with Red Bull after Horner's exit.
- •Red Bull's new appointee is Laurent Mekies.
- •Wolff finds Mekies' approach more straightforward.
- •Tension between Wolff and Horner diminished following the management change.
- •Wolff aims for collaborative efforts to improve the sport.
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"Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff addressed his relationship with Red Bull now that Christian Horner is out of the picture.
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