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Weeks after the firing of team principal Christian Horner, Red Bull is still dealing with his departure within the team.

A new Red Bull era begins under Mekies at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. He was appointed after 18 months at Racing Bulls. He worked at Ferrari for five years, as deputy team principal and racing director, and at the F.I.A., which governs Formula 1, for four years, initially as safety director and then deputy race director.

New Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has revealed that Christian Horner ‘was the first one to text’ him after he was called up to replace the long-serving boss ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. The duo then spoke again via SMS on the morning of media day at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.

F1 veteran Alan Permane has spoken for the first time about his recent surprise appointment as Racing Bulls team principal.

The drivers, team workers and new boss all try to look forward as the Belgian GP (and another era) gets underway

Sky Sports Formula 1 commentator Martin Brundle offered additional information on Christian Horner's departure from Red Bull Racing.

Red Bull’s Austrian headquarters is reasserting control over Formula 1 operations in Milton Keynes. Team principal Christian Horner’s departure is only the beginning of a broader restructuring of powe

The four-time Formula 1 drivers' champion is under contract with Red Bull but said to be considering a move. Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen says the recent managerial changes at Red Bull Racing will not influence any decision that he has to take over his future.

Red Bull Racing’s decision to sack team principal Christian Horner sent shockwaves through the sport of F1, and just over two weeks on the fallout is still continuing.

"Liam had a near-perfect race," said Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane. "He managed his tyres exceptionally well, both on the intermediates and on the dry tyres. "He was strong and able to comfortably pull away from [Kick Sauber driver] Bortoleto behind and was very happy with the car overall."

Yuki Tsunoda advanced to Q3 for qualifying for only the second time since joining Red Bull Racing earlier this year. A last-minute push by new team principal Laurent Mekies led to upgrades on the second Red Bull shortly before Tsunoda qualified seventh.