Red Bull F1 chief Laurent Mekies responds to Christian Horner's assertion that the team has "lost its mojo."
Red Bull Racing's CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies has dismissed Christian Horner's assertion that the Milton Keynes squad has "lost its mojo" since his departure, emphasizing that its spirit has facilitated a "truly remarkable" comeback.
Horner, who departed from the team in July 2025 after a two-decade tenure, has been promoting his memoir Drive, which was released last week. In an interview with The Times, the Briton suggested the team had "lost its mojo, its presence, its vibe" following his exit.
When questioned about these remarks during Friday's press conference for team principals in Mexico City, Mekies responded: "First of all, Christian is entitled to his perspective. He has obviously dedicated a significant amount of time to this team, and I respect his viewpoint.
"We certainly perceive the atmosphere within the team quite differently. One of the strong aspects we've experienced particularly over the last few months is the incredible team spirit that has enabled us to recover from what was objectively a very tough period.
Laurent Mekies, Red Bull Racing
"It's one thing to maintain a positive atmosphere when you're winning races; it's another to uphold that same fighting spirit and unity among team members when faced with pressure, and we certainly encountered a challenging start to the year, with difficulties on both the chassis and PU fronts.
"The way the team rallied together, the way they ignited the Milton Keynes department to strive for a comeback, and the manner in which they accomplished that is incredibly challenging, from any of our team members to the brutally candid feedback from our drivers. That's the essence of Red Bull, and it's certainly how we believe we should approach racing.
"The team earned the recognition they deserved for the turnaround they've achieved, which is truly remarkable, but we are acutely aware that our fortunes hinge on our results.
"The goal isn't merely to win one or two races; the aim is to reclaim world titles, and until we reach that point, no one will feel we've accomplished anything."
Currently, Red Bull occupies third place in the constructors' standings, tied on points with fourth-placed McLaren.
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