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In a stunning development, Christian Horner has stepped down as CEO of Red Bull Racing with immediate effect, ending a legendary tenure that spanned over 19 years. The team wasted no time in appointing Laurent Mekies, the former Ferrari Racing Director and current Team Principal at Visa Cash App RB, as the new CEO.
🎙️ Key Highlights:
| 🔑 Key Figures | 📊 Data |
|---|---|
| 🧑💼 Outgoing CEO | Christian Horner (Since 2005) |
| 🆕 Incoming CEO | Laurent Mekies |
| 🏆 Titles Under Horner | 6 Constructors, 7 Drivers Championships |
| ⏱️ Effective Date | Immediate (July 9, 2025) |
Red Bull’s F1 Performance Under Horner (2005–2024)
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title Red Bull F1 Championship Points by Year
x-axis Year
y-axis Points
2005: 34
2010: 498
2013: 596
2015: 187
2021: 585
2022: 759
2023: 860
2024: 837
🟢 Note: 2023 marked Red Bull’s most dominant season with 21 wins out of 22 races.
🗣️ Quotes from the Paddock
🗨️ “It’s the end of an era. Christian shaped Red Bull Racing from scratch into an F1 powerhouse.”
— Sebastian Vettel, 4x World Champion with Red Bull
🗨️ “Laurent Mekies brings modern leadership and strategic clarity. A perfect fit for the next chapter.”
— Helmut Marko, Red Bull Motorsport Advisor
🎯 Why Laurent Mekies?
🎓 Background:
Former FIA Deputy Race Director
Technical Director at Toro Rosso
Racing Director at Ferrari
Team Principal at Visa Cash App RB (since 2023)
💡 Strengths:
Engineering Expertise
Multilingual & Global Experience
Strong FIA and F1 network
🔮 What’s Next for Red Bull?
| Scenario | Likelihood | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Reset | 🔵 High | Focus on 2026 regulation changes |
| Verstappen’s Retention | 🟢 Likely | Long contract in place, but team politics could shift |
| Staff Restructuring | 🟡 Possible | Mekies may bring Ferrari-style discipline |
