Laurent Mekies needs time to settle in at Red Bull. He’s joining a team that isn’t in full crisis mode yet, but it’s not far off. Christian Horner left Red Bull sitting fourth in the constructors’ standings,

Laurent Mekies has admitted it “feels unreal” to replace Christian Horner in his first interview since landing the role of Red Bull team principal. The 48-year-old Frenchman has been promoted from Red Bull ’s sister squad Racing Bulls to takeover from Horner, who was sacked with immediate effect after 20 years in the role earlier this week.

New Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has described his first day at the helm of the team as an “unreal” moment.