Speaking at a planned filming day with the 2025 car at Silverstone on his first day on the job, Mekies paid tribute to his predecessor and admitted it felt odd to be at Red Bull without Horner there.

New Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies has made his debut with the team after the surprising Christian Horner sack. Mekies’ first official day with the team saw him join Silverstone for a RB21 filming day.

Christian Horner’s sacking from Red Bull sent shockwaves through Formula 1. But his replacement Laurent Mekies could be the calm presence the team needs amid what promises to be an intense period of scrutiny.