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Red Bull extend Laurent Mekies deal to 2031

News - 2026-10-14 - By Jenny Marsh

Red Bull have confirmed Laurent Mekies will remain team principal through 2031, extending the tenure he began after replacing Christian Horner in 2025.

Red Bull have confirmed that Laurent Mekies will remain team principal through the end of 2031. Formula1.com reported the team’s announcement, and BBC Sport noted that Mekies took over the role after replacing Christian Horner at the Formula 1 team.

Autosport and Motorsport.com reported that the new agreement keeps Mekies in place through the end of 2031, after Mekies joined Red Bull in July 2025. That means the Frenchman is set for at least six seasons leading the team.

Red Bull is an Austrian Formula 1 constructor founded in 2005. The team has raced from 2005 to 2026, winning 130 Grands Prix and six constructors' titles.