Ferrari’s struggles this season? Former insider Mekies isn’t shocked
Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies says he saw Ferrari’s 2025 struggles coming from a mile away.
“I wouldn’t say I’m surprised. F1 is extremely competitive,” Mekies told Corriere della Sera.
The 48-year-old explained that modern Formula 1 leaves almost no room for error, especially in the final years of the current car regulations.
“The line between success and failure is thin, especially this year, where a few tenths made the difference. I wish Ferrari all the best,” he added.
It’s been a rough year for the iconic Italian team. They didn’t win a single race all season.
Just seven podium finishes across 24 races tells the painful story.
Ferrari eventually settled for fourth in the Constructors’ Championship after their performance fell off dramatically in the final races.
## Why Mekies left Ferrari
Mekies had previously worked as Ferrari’s Sporting Director after joining the team in 2018. But in July 2023, he announced he was leaving.
The reason? A chance to become Team Principal at Racing Bulls – the Faenza-based team.
“It was an opportunity I wasn’t going to turn down,” Mekies had admitted at the time.
His career has since taken another major step forward. Mekies now leads Red Bull Racing after Christian Horner’s shocking dismissal just days after the British Grand Prix.
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