Laurent Mekies has issued a firm rebuttal to claims made by former Red Bull CEO Christian Horner, who suggested the Formula 1 team has 'lost its mojo' since his departure. Horner, who led the squad for two decades, recently remarked that the team’s presence and vibe have diminished since he stepped down last July.
Addressing the comments during the Mexico City Grand Prix, Mekies noted that while he respects Horner's tenure, his assessment of the team's internal state differs significantly. The French team principal believes that the current atmosphere within the Milton Keynes factory is defined by resilience and unity, rather than the loss of identity suggested by his predecessor.
"Look, first, Christian is entitled to his opinion," Mekies told the media. "He obviously spent a lot of time in this team. I respect his point of view. We certainly feel extremely differently about the vibe in the team." He emphasized that the team's recovery in the latter stages of the season is a testament to the strong culture that still exists behind the scenes.
The turnaround, which has seen Max Verstappen bridge a massive points gap, has served as a validation of the team's collective spirit. Mekies highlighted that navigating the early-season reliability issues and chassis struggles required a level of cohesion that proved the team’s fighting spirit remains intact.
"It is always one thing to have a positive spirit when you are winning races. It is something else to have that same fighting spirit and unity between the team members when you are put under pressure," Mekies stated. He concluded that the team's ability to process brutally honest feedback from drivers while maintaining a constructive environment is the true hallmark of the Red Bull spirit.
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