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Red Bull power play: How Austria is tightening its grip on the F1 team

It’s well known that an often-brutal power struggle has been in raging behind the scenes at Red Bull for the past 18 months. But who was it who finally won out and pulled the plug on Christian Horner?

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Max Verstappen cannot trigger Red Bull exit clause for 2026 after F1 Belgian GP

Max Verstappen will enter the Formula One summer break as a

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Verstappen can no longer trigger Red Bull exit clause for 2026 after F1 Belgian GP

Following the Belgian Grand Prix, it’s clear that Max Verstappen will be in the top three of the championship standings during the summer break.

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Belgian GP: Five quick takeaways

Two consecutive wins brought Lando Norris within striking distance of his team-mate and now sole championship rival, reigniting hopes of reclaiming the championship lead before the summer break. The Brit has made significant progress in recent races, particularly in adapting his driving style, which has paid off in a series…

Motorsport

Belgian Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri prevails after lengthy rain delay at Spa – as it happened

A daring, decisive move by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri saw him overtake pole-sitter Lando Norris on the first lap of racing

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Red Bull sacrifices Max Verstappen's top-speed advantage for wet F1 Belgian GP

Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Laurent Mekies says his squad has "significantly" increased its downforce levels to be more competitive if Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix turns out wet.

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Red Bull sacrifices Verstappen's top-speed advantage for wet F1 Belgian GP

Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Laurent Mekies says his squad has "significantly" increased its downforce levels to be more competitive if Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix turns out wet.

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Red Bull start life after Christian Horner with sprint win for Max Verstappen

Horner left the team earlier this month but his replacement, Laurent Mekies, has his first victory

The Independent UK

Red Bull go full throttle for Laurent Mekies as enthralling new era begins at Spa

Kingmakers all turn out to offer support for team principal’s first racing weekend that hopes to feature Max Verstappen roaring back into form

The Guardian - UK

Christian Horner’s replacement tasked with ‘reducing outside noise’ at Red Bull

The 51-year-old Horner was released from his post after the British Grand Prix.

The Independent UK

Laurent Mekies makes Christian Horner admission in first Red Bull press conference

The French engineer has taken over duties as Red Bull team principal and F1 CEO from Horner

The Independent UK

Red Bull chief engineer ‘shocked’ by Horner exit as Mekies inherits “difficult situation”

Red Bull Formula 1 chief engineer Paul Monaghan has admitted Christian Horner’s sacking was a “shock”, and acknowledged boosting the squad's fortunes would be tough for new CEO Laurent Mekies.

Motorsport

Red Bull chief engineer 'shocked' by Horner exit as Mekies inherits "difficult situation"

Red Bull Formula 1 chief engineer Paul Monaghan has admitted Christian Horner’s sacking was a “shock”, and acknowledged boosting the squad's fortunes would be tough for new CEO Laurent Mekies.

Autosport

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri quickest in practice for Belgian Grand Prix

Piastri saw off Red Bull’s Max Verstappen by four tenths of a second.

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Laurent Mekies’ first impression at Red Bull after 'intense weeks' and talks with Max Verstappen

After the dismissal of Christian Horner, Laurent Mekies faces the task of leading Red Bull Racing. Although the context and timing are very different, his promotion fits a wider trend in Formula 1. Mekies comes from an engineering background, unlike Horner, who led the team for the past 20 years.…

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The first impression of Mekies at Red Bull after 'intense weeks' and talks with Verstappen

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Verstappen says Horner’s exit has no impact on future plans

Christian Horner’s departure as Red Bull boss will not affect Max Verstappen’s future with Mercedes move rumoured.

The Independent UK

What does Red Bull Racing without Christian Horner look like?

Horner has been replaced as team principal by 48-year-old French engineer Laurent Mekies, whose technical expertise means a ‘different direction’ looks inevitable for Max Verstappen’s outfit

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Max Verstappen on Christian Horner’s exit: "All that matters is a fast car"

Max Verstappen has played down suggestions that Christian Horner's Red Bull exit will influence his long-term commitment to the Formula 1 team.

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Verstappen on Horner exit and Red Bull F1 future: "All that matters is a fast car"

Max Verstappen has played down suggestions that Christian Horner's Red Bull exit will influence his long-term commitment to the Formula 1 team.

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Here's everything our writers are excited to see at the F1 Belgian GP

Formula 1 has just enjoyed its longest break between races since the season started in 2025 – an entire two weekends without racing – but so much has happened after the paddock packed up and went home from Silverstone.

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What our writers are looking forward to at the F1 Belgian GP

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Why new Red Bull F1 team boss Laurent Mekies is “up there with the best”

Incoming Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane believes his Formula 1 squad's parent team Red Bull is in good hands with Laurent Mekies.

Autosport

The qualities that put new Red Bull F1 team boss Mekies "up there with the best"

Incoming Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane believes his Formula 1 squad's parent team Red Bull is in good hands with Laurent Mekies.

The Independent UK

New Racing Bulls F1 team boss ‘shocked’ after ‘amazing’ promotion

Alan Permane is the team principal of Red Bull sister’s team after Laurent Mekies replaced Christian Horner

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