Laurent Mekies
Even big F1 teams happy with points system tweak
A move to expand the range of points-awarding positions in Formula 1 from the top ten finishers to the top twelve is expected to easily pass the initial stage of approval.
Apr 24, 09:03
RB sceptical about Ricciardo's chassis switch
Team racing director Alan Permane is sceptical a change of chassis for Daniel Ricciardo will make any difference for the struggling Australian.
Apr 6, 08:46
Ricciardo hits back at rumours of F1 career end
Daniel Ricciardo tried to put a swift end to speculation his days in Formula 1 are coming to an end.
Mar 19, 06:47
Ricciardo expects A-B team saga to 'calm down'
Daniel Ricciardo thinks the controversy surrounding RB's relationship with the senior team Red Bull Racing will "calm down" early in 2024.
Feb 29, 07:49
Mekies hits back at Red Bull critic Zak Brown
Laurent Mekies, the new boss of Red Bull's rebranded second Formula 1 team, has hit back hard at suggestions the two outfits are now far too closely aligned.
Feb 28, 07:47
Red Bull to race in Bahrain with Horner saga 'clarity'
Christian Horner is now counting down the hours before he learns whether his Formula 1 career is over or not.
Feb 28, 07:42
F1 moves to close budget cap loopholes
Formula 1 is moving to close loopholes in the budget cap rules - but only in time for 2026.
Feb 27, 08:40
Imminent end of Horner scandal will be 'nice' - Verstappen
The collective F1 paddock is expecting the outcome of the Christian Horner scandal to be known before track action resumes in Bahrain this week.
Feb 26, 07:51
Bosses defend F1 team's awkward new name
New team CEO Peter Bayer has defended the decision to give the former Alpha Tauri team an awkward and controversial new name for 2024 and beyond.
Feb 26, 07:47
Closer Red Bull relationship an 'advantage' - Mekies
Daniel Ricciardo is eyeing the podium in 2024, as the former Alpha Tauri team moves ever closer in its technical alliance with big-brother team Red Bull Racing.
Feb 12, 06:22
Mekies shopping for Ferrari F1 talent - report
There are fears at Ferrari that Laurent Mekies is now instigating an exodus of staff to the similarly Italian-based Alpha Tauri team.
Jan 16, 06:39
Retired Tost poised for new F1 role
Franz Tost is poised to remain connected to Formula 1 as a consultant to Red Bull's two teams.
Jan 15, 05:55
Red Bull rivals may push for Alpha Tauri sale - report
Rival Formula 1 teams will be keeping a very close eye on Alpha Tauri next year.
Dec 22, 07:01
Alpha Tauri racing away from 'junior team' image
Alpha Tauri is racing away from its image as Red Bull's 'junior team' in Formula 1.
Dec 13, 07:16
Marko retains Franz Tost as Red Bull consultant
Franz Tost will in fact remain connected to Formula 1 next year as a team consultant.
Nov 27, 08:03
Alpha Tauri surge getting rival teams 'excited'
Alpha Tauri's rapid late-season performance surge is catching the eye of rival Formula 1 teams.
Nov 27, 08:00
Tost says F1 team consultant role now unlikely
Franz Tost has played down the likelihood that he will remain connected to Formula 1 as a team consultant to Alpha Tauri.
Nov 26, 08:11
2024 'Racing Bulls' car will not be Red Bull clone
Alpha Tauri has confirmed that Red Bull's second Formula 1 team will undergo a full rebranding for the 2024 season.
Nov 24, 05:34
Dark cloud moves above Tsunoda's F1 future
A cloud has suddenly moved above the Formula 1 fortunes of Yuki Tsunoda.
Sep 12, 08:15
Red Bull, Ferrari, agree deal over Mekies
Dr Helmut Marko admits Red Bull paved the way for Laurent Mekies to finally step down at Ferrari.
Jul 29, 08:17
2024 Alpha Tauri will not be Red Bull 'copy' - CEO
Alpha Tauri's new CEO has admitted the Faenza based team will work much more closely with owner Red Bull from 2024.
Jul 5, 08:37
Alpha Tauri to move to England - Tost
Red Bull's second Formula 1 team, Italian-based Alpha Tauri, will operate out of a UK facility in future.
Jul 2, 07:48
New name, driver for Alpha Tauri in 2024 - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed that Alpha Tauri will have a new name for 2024.
Jun 29, 07:11
Tost weighing up new two-year F1 offer
Franz Tost may not be heading into full retirement from Formula 1 just yet.
Jun 15, 07:42
'Political reasons' behind Schumacher rejection - Tost
Franz Tost admits "political reasons" were behind Mick Schumacher's failed candidature to race for Alpha Tauri in 2023.
Jun 12, 07:36
Red Bull engine linked with Marshall switch
There could be more than meets the eye to Rob Marshall's move to McLaren.
Jun 3, 07:08
Dominant Red Bull loses three engineers
Red Bull is losing another three members of its dominant Formula 1 team.
May 31, 07:31
Mekies still blocked from making Alpha Tauri move
Laurent Mekies is currently blocked from leaving Ferrari in order to prepare to take over as Alpha Tauri team boss next year.
May 28, 07:38
Franz Tost wanted to sign Mick Schumacher - Ralf
Departing Alpha Tauri boss Franz Tost would have preferred to sign Mick Schumacher for the 2023 season, according to the German driver's uncle Ralf.
May 19, 06:18
Alpha Tauri will not be sold - Marko
Red Bull has decided against selling its second Formula 1 team Alpha Tauri, Dr Helmut Marko has revealed.
May 15, 07:55
Adrian Newey rejected Mercedes approach - Marko
Mercedes reached out to Adrian Newey shortly before the famous Formula 1 designer extended his deal with Red Bull.
May 10, 08:15
Two Red Bull engineers turned down Ferrari offers
Ferrari's push to sign two top engineers from dominant Formula 1 team Red Bull ultimately proved unsuccessful, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
May 5, 07:38
Tost denies Red Bull's Mintzlaff sacked him
Franz Tost has hit back at the notion that he was sacked by Red Bull.
May 3, 07:47
Adrian Newey not among Ferrari's Red Bull signings
Ferrari has signed up two top Red Bull engineers - but Adrian Newey is not one of them.
May 2, 07:07
Tost defends 'aggressive' Mekies announcement
Franz Tost has defended Red Bull-owned Alpha Tauri's "aggressive" decision to announce Laurent Mekies' impending departure from Ferrari.
Apr 30, 07:48
Alpha Tauri 'aggressive' with Mekies news - Vasseur
Red Bull-owned Alpha Tauri was "aggressive" in announcing Laurent Mekies' departure from Ferrari, according to team boss Frederic Vasseur.
Apr 28, 07:44
Departure of Franz Tost 'amicable' - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says the departure as long-time Alpha Tauri team boss Franz Tost was "amicable".
Apr 27, 07:02
Ferrari's Mekies 'has signed' Alpha Tauri return
Ferrari's sporting director Laurent Mekies looks set to return to Faenza.
Apr 26, 07:49
Mercedes made 'worst start to season in seven years'
Williams' new CEO Jost Capito hopes Formula 1 steers away from "artificial restrictions on competition".
Mar 19, 05:54
Binotto won't attend all races in 2021
Mattia Binotto has confirmed reports that he will not attend every race in 2021.
Mar 1, 06:30
