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Red Bull F1 boss Mekies gets new deal to 2031

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies, who replaced Christian Horner at the F1 team, has his contract extended until the end of 2031.

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Originally reported by BBC Sport
Red Bull F1 boss Mekies gets new deal to 2031
Photo: BBC Sport

Laurent Mekies: What Happened

BBC Sport reported on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in a story involving Laurent Mekies, Red Bull F, Red Bull. Here is how the report opens:

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies, who replaced Christian Horner at the F1 team, has his contract extended until the end of 2031.

— BBC Sport
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Photos: BBC Sport

It is one of many Formula 1 stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Formula One and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: Red Bull F1 boss Mekies gets new deal to 2031
  • Who’s involved: Laurent Mekies, Red Bull F, Red Bull and Christian Horner
  • League: Formula 1
  • First reported: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 by BBC Sport

Background: Formula One

Formula One (F1) is the highest class of worldwide racing for open-wheel, single-seater formula racing cars run by the Formula One Group and sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The FIA Formula One World Championship has been one of the world's premier forms of motorsport since its inaugural running in 1950 and is often considered to be the pinnacle of motorsport. The word formula in the name refers to the set of rules all participant cars must follow. A Formula One season consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix.

Text from Wikipedia’s Formula One article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for Laurent Mekies

For fans following Laurent Mekies, the next things to watch are the race results, qualifying, driver standings and constructors’ championship. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with Laurent Mekies?

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies, who replaced Christian Horner at the F1 team, has his contract extended until the end of 2031. BBC Sport reported the story on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

Who reported this F1 story?

BBC Sport first reported it on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Formula 1 news.

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