Laurent Mekies is taking charge of Red Bull for the first time at the Belgian Grand Prix, stepping into his most high-profile role yet in Formula 1. Red Bull are not only one of the sport’s biggest teams but also a global brand,

Tsunoda has struggled to score points since joining Red Bull at round three of the F1 2025 championship, the Japanese Grand Prix, bringing in just seven in his 10 starts. That’s well down on the 129 his team-mate Max Verstappen scored in the same period.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has repeatedly hinted at a move for Verstappen, who is contracted to Red Bull until 2028 but has clauses allowing for the early termination of his deal