Wednesday marked the daybreak of a brand new period at Purple Bull.
The one Crew Principal within the Method 1 workforce’s historical past was let go together with instant impact, as Christian Horner was sacked after 20 seasons on the helm. The transfer comes after weeks of hypothesis over the way forward for Max Verstappen with the workforce, and amidst experiences of a “energy battle” inside the group.
Now Purple Bull has confirmed that Laurent Mekies, previously the Racing Director at Ferrari and the Crew Principal at Visa Money App Racing Bulls, Purple Bull’s junior workforce, is taking on for Horner.
“During the last 12 months and a half it has been an absolute privilege to steer Visa Money App Racing Bulls and I want to thank all of our proficient individuals each in Faenza and Milton Keynes,” started Mekies in a press release launched by the workforce.
“Seeking to the long run, I’m excited to be taking over the function of CEO and Crew Principal of Oracle Purple Bull Racing, one of the vital profitable and dynamic groups within the sport.
“It’s an honor to be a part of this group of sensible people who embody the Purple Bull spirit,” added Mekies. “Collectively we’ll obtain nice outcomes, buliding on the unimaginable legacy left by Christian Horner throughout his twenty years in cost.”
Mekies faces an enormous problem as he strikes to Purple Bull. The workforce presently sits fourth within the Constructors’ Championship standings, 38 factors behind third-place Mercedes and a staggering 288 factors behind championship leaders McLaren.
There’s additionally the matter of Verstappen’s future with the workforce. Will Horner’s sacking silence the rumors of a surprising transfer to Mercedes, or speed up them?
Not a straightforward solution to begin a brand new job.
