Una bomba nel mondo della F1. Christian Horner lascia con effetto immediato la Red Bull Racing. 405 gare, 124 vittorie, otto Mondiali Piloti e sei Costruttori nei suoi anni alla guida della Red Bull. Al suo posto Laurent Mekies. In Racing Bulls il nuovo team principal sarà Alan Permane.
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SOCIAL RED BULL RACING
After 20 years with the Team, Christian Horner departs Oracle Red Bull Racing as Team Principal and CEO. We thank him for his tireless and exceptional work. He has been instrumental in building this Team into one of the most successful in F1, with eight Drivers’ Championships and six Constructors’ Championships. Thank you for everything Christian, you will forever remain an important part of our team’s history.
The Team can confirm that Laurent Mekies has been appointed to the role of CEO and Team Principal of the Team with immediate effect
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COMUNICATO RACING BULLS
With immediate effect, Laurent Mekies will take over the duties of CEO at Red Bull Racing. As part of his change, Alan Permane, currently Racing Director, will be promoted to Team Principal at Racing Bulls.
Laurent Mekies said: “The last year and a half has been an absolute privilege to lead the team with Peter. It has been an amazing adventure to contribute to the birth of Racing Bulls together with all our talented people. The spirit of the whole team is incredible, and I strongly believe that this is just the beginning. Alan is the perfect man to take over now and continue our path. He knows the team inside out and has always been an important pillar of our early successes.”
Alan Permane said: “I feel very honoured to take on the role as Team Principal and would like to thank Oliver and Helmut for the trust they have shown in me. I am looking forward to working with Peter to continue the good work that both him and Laurent have done in taking this team forward. This is a new challenge for me, but I know that I can count on the support of everyone within them.”
