Red Bull confirms it has extended Laurent Mekies’ contract as Formula 1 team principal through the end of 2031. Multiple outlets report the announcement follows a period of strong team performance, with coverage tying the timing to a debrief after Max Verstappen wins in Malaysia and Singapore.
The reports describe Mekies as having taken over from Christian Horner in July 2025 and continuing in his leadership role at the Austrian works team. Some sources note the extension effectively commits Red Bull to his tenure for at least several more seasons, while others add detail that the deal runs slightly longer than the contract term Verstappen signed in August. Several outlets also mention that Red Bull shareholder Mark Mateschitz was involved in the announcement during the team debrief.
Across coverage, there is agreement on the core facts: Mekies remains team principal, the extension carries him to 2031, and the move is presented as an endorsement of his ongoing leadership within Red Bull’s F1 structure.
