Mekies signs long-term contract extension with Red Bull

Red Bull have confirmed that Laurent Mekies has signed a long-term contract extension to remain as the team's CEO and Team Principal through the 2031 season. The French engineer was promoted from Racing Bulls in July 2025 and has guided the Milton Keynes-based outfit through a challenging 2026 campaign under new regulations, with Max Verstappen recently securing back-to-back victories in Malaysia and Singapore. The announcement follows contract renewals for both Verstappen and teammate Isack Hadjar, ensuring stability across the team's key figures.