Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2025-07-01
Laurent Mekies, who took over leadership of the Red Bull Formula 1 team last summer, quickly identified people as the key element to the team’s success.
Upon his arrival, he noticed a lack of stability in several areas, which threatened the loyalty of their star driver Max Verstappen.
In response, Mekies prioritized listening and placing the right people in the right positions, thereby laying the solid foundations necessary for the team’s rise back to the top.
This human talent-focused strategy marks an important milestone in Red Bull’s management since its inception in 2005 and reflects Mekies’ determination to build a sustainable and high-performing team.