Mekies: Red Bull wants to win again, not reform

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After Max Verstappen’s consecutive wins in Malaysia and Singapore, Laurent Mekies says Red Bull’s goal is to return to a winning cycle rather than reform the team. The team principal describes the progress as a collective effort, with his own contribution only one part.

From the GPBeat newsroomPublished · 12 Oct 2026, 21:21 · 1 min

Max Verstappen’s consecutive wins in Malaysia and Singapore have put Red Bull’s recovery in focus after a difficult start to 2026. Team principal Laurent Mekies rejects the idea that the progress amounts to a reform under his leadership: he says the aim is to return to a cycle of winning.

Mekies said Red Bull had never stopped winning; he also said the team missed the 2025 drivers’ title by two points. The aim of winning again, he said, gives every department a common purpose.

Mekies declined personal credit, saying he was one of 2,000 people contributing to Red Bull’s performance. Every team member, whatever their role, could find a little lap time, he said.

Red Bull would celebrate its two victories, Mekies said, but the team’s attention remains on what could prevent another win.

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