Mekies denies credit for Red Bull resurgence, Verstappen praises him

Mekies Remains Humble in the Face of Red Bull’s Remarkable Recovery

In the world of Formula 1, the figure of Laurent Mekies, Red Bull’s head, has been key in the team’s recent improvement. Despite the obvious change in performance, Mekies insists on downplaying his contribution. Since Mekies took over the leadership in July, Red Bull’s performance has undergone a remarkable transformation. Max Verstappen has achieved podiums and victories, demonstrating the team’s ability to compete at the highest level. After Verstappen’s victory in Monza, Mekies maintained a modest stance regarding his impact. His opinion has not changed, even after several races.

“It’s zero, guys. It’s still zero,” Mekies affirmed on Sunday night, when asked if he would reconsider the credit that can be given to him. “And I say it with the same seriousness with which I spoke to you after Monza.”

Laurent Mekies, Head of Red Bull

Mekies attributes the performance improvement to teamwork, analyzing the car’s limitations and seeking improvements. He highlights the importance of Verstappen’s contributions and the collective effort of the team. Teamwork and the right questions are yielding positive results. The team focuses on analyzing weaknesses and seeking continuous improvement. Verstappen has praised Mekies for his work, highlighting his sensible approach to car setup.

“I think Laurent is probably too nice in that sense,” Verstappen commented on Mekies’ statements. “At the end of the day, the good thing is that we approach it as a proper team effort. We always try to analyze the details. We try to understand what our weaknesses were. And for a few races now, it has definitely improved a lot.”

Max Verstappen

The team focuses on understanding and improving its performance, seeking solutions and asking the right questions.