French engineer Mekies, previously team principal at Red Bull ’s sister F1 team Racing Bulls, has taken over from Horner and is at the helm this weekend for the Belgian Grand Prix. Mekies previously enjoyed a near-decade stint at Toro Rosso, the old name for Red Bull’s sister team, and also has experience to his name at Ferrari and the FIA.

Laurent Mekies is taking charge of Red Bull for the first time at the Belgian Grand Prix, stepping into his most high-profile role yet in Formula 1. Red Bull are not only one of the sport’s biggest teams but also a global brand,