Laurent Mekies, principal and CEO of the New Pink Bull Staff, feels he’s paying homage to the promotions from Racing Bull on behalf of Christian Horner, saying the staff will obtain “nice outcomes” sooner or later.
Horner was faraway from his place this week, and the 51-year-old led Pink Bull as System 1 constructor from the primary race in 2005. In keeping with an announcement, Horner mentioned he was “free of his operational duties,” and Pink Bull relied on the Mekies to switch him in each roles.
The Frenchman intervenes from a serious position within the staff in Racing Bulls and says he’s buying and selling one particular alternative for an additional.
“It was an absolute privilege to steer the Visa Money App Racing Bulls for half of the final 12 months. I want to thank each the proficient folks from Faenza and Milton Keynes,” says Mekies.
“Trying on the future, we’re excited to tackle the position of CEO and staff principal of Oracle Pink Bull Racing, probably the most profitable and dynamic groups within the sport. It’s an honor to be a part of this wonderful group that embodies the Pink Bull Spirit.
“We obtain nice outcomes primarily based on the unbelievable legacy that Christian Horner has left over throughout his 20 years of service.”
Mekies beforehand labored as Ferrari’s assistant staff principal and as FIA’s assistant race director, however Racing Bulls is his first staff principal place and believes the staff is effectively established for future success.
“I want to thank my coronary heart for the unbelievable assist we’ve got acquired from you in half of final 12 months’s adventures with Visa Money App Racing Bulls,” he mentioned in a video message. “I do not need to really feel I am leaving. I stick with my household and go throughout the trail, however extra importantly, I do know that the staff will maintain nice fingers with Peter and everybody else who, together with Alan, made this staff particular.”
We additionally thanked Horner for posting on social media. Pink Bull has a brief remark from longtime advisor Helmut Marco.
“Christian and I’ve labored collectively very effectively for over 20 years, each in System 1 and System 3000,” Marco mentioned. “I want to thank Christians for this wholeheartedly. Throughout this time we have been capable of have fun an unbelievable excellent achievement. We helped develop two world driver champions and a number of other Grand Prix winners.
“There are nonetheless 12 races on the present sporting state of affairs. We are going to proceed to battle for the motive force’s championship, so long as it’s mathematically doable.”
Max Verstappen additionally shared “I shared unbelievable success from my first race victory to 4 world championships. I received memorable races and beat numerous data. Thanks for all the things, Christian!”
