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Mekies extends Red Bull leadership deal through 2031

The team says Laurent Mekies will remain its CEO and Team Principal under a long-term contract extension.

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Red Bull announced on October 14, 2026, that Laurent Mekies had signed a long-term contract extension to continue as the team’s CEO and Team Principal through the 2031 season.

The announcement, reported by Formula 1, extends the French engineer’s leadership of the Milton Keynes-based team.

Mekies’ Red Bull tenure

Mekies was promoted from Racing Bulls in July 2025, according to Formula 1. The source said he guided Red Bull through a challenging start to 2026 under the new regulations.

Formula 1 reported that Max Verstappen won consecutive races in Malaysia and Singapore during 2026, bringing Red Bull back into contention for regular wins.

Team points to continuity

Red Bull shareholders Chalerm Yoovidhya and Mark Mateschitz said the extension reflected their confidence in Mekies’ leadership and the team’s long-term vision.

Oliver Mintzlaff, Red Bull’s CEO of Corporate Projects and Investments, also welcomed the continuation of Mekies’ leadership. The Formula 1 report noted that Verstappen and teammate Isack Hadjar had both received contract renewals in recent months.

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Mekies’ extension keeps him in charge of Red Bull through the 2031 season, as announced by the team and reported by Formula 1.

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