Laurent Mekies
Experienced motorsport engineer and team principal serving as Red Bull Racing Team Principal and CEO, known for leading Red Bull's recovery in 2025 and overseeing the team's new powertrains project.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 49min
Laurent Mekies: relishing Red Bull challenge
Laurent Mekies, a seasoned motorsport engineer turned Red Bull Racing Team Principal and CEO, reflects on steering Red Bull through a dramatic 2025 turnaround. He discusses the choice to keep developing the ’25 car, the hefty new Powertrains build with Ford, and contrasts leadership styles and driver approaches. Short, candid takes on Max Verstappen’s discipline, Isack Hadjar’s integration, and Red Bull’s push to close the performance gap.
Mar 6, 2024 • 1h 5min
Laurent Mekies: Ricciardo, Tsunoda + RB’s mission
New RB Team Principal discusses transforming team culture, Ricciardo & Tsunoda driving improvements, persuading drivers to introduce halo, and insights from his time at Ferrari. Episode also explores competitive spirit in motor racing and speaker's journey from Arrows to Red Bull.
Jan 15, 2026 • 12min
Ford CEO Jim Farley, Oracle Red Bull Racing CEO Talk Carmaker Industry
Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, and Laurent Mekies, CEO of Oracle Red Bull Racing, dive into the future of automotive innovation. They explore how F1 technology influences everyday vehicles, with discussions on hybrid advancements and predictive tech. Laurent reveals the challenges of creating a new power unit, while Jim shares insights on U.S. manufacturing policies and the impact of tariffs. Both leaders express confidence in the collaboration between racing and mainstream automotive technology, promising exciting consumer benefits ahead.
