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.

Frenchman Laurent Mekies got down to work as Red Bull team principal on Thursday, a day after replacing Christian Horner, and recognised big challenges ahead for the once-dominant former champions.

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.