Red Bull extends Laurent Mekies’ contract through 2031
Red Bull have confirmed a long-term contract extension for team principal Laurent Mekies that will keep him in the role until the end of 2031. Mekies replaced Christian Horner and had joined from Racing Bulls in July 2025.
Red Bull have confirmed that Laurent Mekies will remain team principal on a new long-term deal running through the end of 2031.
Mekies replaced Christian Horner as Red Bull’s Formula 1 team boss. According to the reported timeline, he joined from Racing Bulls in July 2025, ending Horner’s 20-year tenure in charge.
The new agreement means Mekies is set to continue leading the Austrian team for at least six seasons.
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