Who is Laurent Mekies? New Red Bull F1 team boss replacing Horner
Laurent Mekies steps into the spotlight as the new Red Bull F1 team boss, succeeding Christian Horner and bringing a fresh chapter to the squad
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Allegations of inappropriate behaviour made against Red Bull F1 team boss Christian Horner were dismissed twice, but heralded a series of big-name departures from the team, and ultimately his sacking
Christian Horner hoped he would end up racing in Formula 1; fell into the team manager role; and became one of the most successful bosses in the series’ history. Here’s his story, from early days of racing in Formula Renault to managing Red Bull to multiple F1 title triumphs – and his exit after a controversial final season
Christian Horner’s dismissal as Red Bull’s team principal follows a race to the exit by high-ranking staff, including Adrian Newey. Can it regroup?
France’s narrow Clermont-Ferrand circuit threaded through volcanic rock faces, sheer drops, and untamed countryside, posing one of F1’s greatest-ever tests of nerve. No wonder only the very best drivers won there, says Matt Bishop
The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed will feature enough F1 drivers to fill almost two GP grids as it celebrates 75 years of the world championship. Here are all of the confirmed attendees and F1 teams
Here is a bold claim with which to kick off an interview/profile: no one has ever devoted to motor sport so great a proportion of such a long working life…
Just how good was Aintree, the circuit situated six miles north of Liverpool’s city centre? Created on the hallowed precincts of the Grand National horse race, it opened to international-class…
This was a race which has been the subject of debate and argument almost since the flag fell on it. Not that it had been a particularly complex duel on…
Laurent Mekies steps into the spotlight as the new Red Bull F1 team boss, succeeding Christian Horner and bringing a fresh chapter to the squad
Allegations of inappropriate behaviour made against Red Bull F1 team boss Christian Horner were dismissed twice, but heralded a series of big-name departures from the team, and ultimately his sacking
Christian Horner hoped he would end up racing in Formula 1; fell into the team manager role; and became one of the most successful bosses in the series’ history. Here’s his story, from early days of racing in Formula Renault to managing Red Bull to multiple F1 title triumphs – and his exit after a controversial final season
Christian Horner’s dismissal as Red Bull’s team principal follows a race to the exit by high-ranking staff, including Adrian Newey. Can it regroup?
France’s narrow Clermont-Ferrand circuit threaded through volcanic rock faces, sheer drops, and untamed countryside, posing one of F1’s greatest-ever tests of nerve. No wonder only the very best drivers won there, says Matt Bishop
The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed will feature enough F1 drivers to fill almost two GP grids as it celebrates 75 years of the world championship. Here are all of the confirmed attendees and F1 teams
Here is a bold claim with which to kick off an interview/profile: no one has ever devoted to motor sport so great a proportion of such a long working life…
Just how good was Aintree, the circuit situated six miles north of Liverpool’s city centre? Created on the hallowed precincts of the Grand National horse race, it opened to international-class…
This was a race which has been the subject of debate and argument almost since the flag fell on it. Not that it had been a particularly complex duel on…
The Melbourne spectacle was tough to digest, but Shanghai exposed an upside to Formula 1’s new rules, showing that the series can deliver racing that’s thrilling and skilful, as Mark Hughes explains
After artificial-looking overtaking in Melbourne, the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix saw a return to F1 drivers following closely and then out-braking each other. Mark Hughes on the Shanghai spectacle
As George Russell takes F1 sprint pole in China, Mark Hughes wonders whether Mercedes has a bigger advantage than we’re seeing, and if Red Bull finally has a solution to a long-standing problem
IDEC Sport Silverstone 4 Hours 14/9/25 A home win for Jamie Chadwick capped a happy return for contemporary Le Mans Prototype racing to the UK, as the European Le Mans…
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris worked together ahead of the 2025 Chinese GP, finding the pace that delivered a 1-2 finish, while Norris also prepared to attack his team-mate during the race. Brake issues denied him, says Mark Hughes but the F1 title duel is coming
Esteban Ocon’s Alpine stint ended at the 2024 Qatar GP, giving Jack Doohan a make-or-break F1 chance in Abu Dhabi. Elsewhere FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed driver concerns and mechanics just wanted a kip: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
As Aston Martin rushes to deny speculation about its own leadership structure, Audi quietly loses the man who would have filled that gap
Two races into 2026, the Haas driver sits fifth in the championship
From an against-the-odds debut in Melbourne to a fireball in Bahrain, a fertiliser company, and a quiet resurgence under new management, Haas has survived ten years in Formula 1 – and has a unique story to tell
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