Laurent Mekies

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1. Mekies welcomes prospect of difficult Red Bull driver calls

   Red Bull’s team principal says a future need to make difficult calls between Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar would be a sign of strength.

   New · 2 Oct, 17:37SportFormula 1WORLD1 min read—

2. Red Bull responds to V8 rumours as F1 engine plans remain open

   Red Bull is broadly open to a V8 return, but its team principal says the priority is flat-out racing as the details of future F1 engine rules remain under discussion.

   New · 30 Sept, 19:16SportFormula 1WORLD1 min read—

3. Verstappen sees Baku as Red Bull’s best chance of a 2026 win

   Red Bull came close to its first win of 2026 in Azerbaijan. Verstappen believes it was the team’s best chance, but team boss Laurent Mekies hopes more will follow.

   New · 29 Sept, 17:49SportFormula 1AZWORLD1 min read—

4. Red Bull points to energy management after Azerbaijan double podium

   Max Verstappen rose from eighth to second in Azerbaijan, with Isack Hadjar third. Red Bull’s team principal pointed to power-unit management and car improvements.

   New · 28 Sept, 16:09SportFormula 1AZWORLD1 min read—

5. Mekies says Verstappen grid penalty remains uncertain

   Red Bull avoided a penalty in Baku, but an assessment of Verstappen’s removed engine will shape whether he needs one later this season.

   Updated · 28 Sept, 07:35SportFormula 1AZWORLD2 min read—