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Red Bull's Post-Horner Era Begins with Sprint Qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix
BELGIUM, JUL 24 – Laurent Mekies takes over as Red Bull team principal after Christian Horner's mid-season dismissal, with Max Verstappen affirming his contract through 2028 despite current performance challenges.
- Thursday at Spa, Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar said, `I hope if there’s someone who knows I’m fast, that’s him`, stating his confidence in Mekies despite leadership changes.
- Following Horner’s departure, Red Bull Racing promoted Laurent Mekies to team principal, while Alan Permane assumed leadership at Racing Bulls.
- Liam Lawson said he believes both teams are in good hands, describing the change as `big changes`.
- Hadjar said, 'He was on the simulator when the announcement broke,' underscoring his focus on performance despite leadership changes.
- With an in-house power unit project ahead, Red Bull faces future technical challenges under Mekies, impacting the team's long-term competitiveness.
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