Mekies Downplays influence After Verstappen‘s Dominant Italian GP Win
Monza, Italy – Red Bull Racing continued its dominant form at the Italian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen securing a commanding victory at Monza. However, the spotlight wasn’t solely on the driver’s performance, but on the understated approach of new Team Principal Laurent Mekies.
Following the race, both Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko and verstappen himself lauded Mekies’ impact, highlighting a shift in the team’s operational philosophy. Marko noted a move away from solely relying on simulator data, while Verstappen emphasized Mekies’ ability to ask the crucial questions that facilitate clear interaction between drivers and engineers.
In a surprising turn, Mekies himself vehemently dismissed any suggestion that his leadership contributed to the win - his frist since replacing Christian Horner. When pressed about his influence on Verstappen’s third victory of the season, Mekies