In this episode of Talking Bull powered by AvaTrade, @nicolahume and @TommoMcCluskey are joined by Team Principal and CEO of Oracle Red Bull Racing, Laurent Mekies, and a catch-up with Dáire Ferguson, CEO of AvaTrade!
Laurent opens up about life inside one of the most successful teams in Formula One history – from being at the FIA when Max Verstappen got his super licence at aged 17, to his off-the-track friendship with Yuki Tsunoda, to the upcoming 2026 regulation changes and the challenges that come with them 👏
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00:00 Intro
01:17 Joining The Team
03:45 Laurent’s F1 Journey
07:04 Max’s Super Licence
08:25 Recognizing Talent
12:20 Quick Fire Questions
21:38 Catching Up With Dáire!
30:49 The Future of The Team
38:44 The Red Bull Spirit
46:05 From Engineer to Team Principal
47:48 Paddock Q & A
49:36 Working With Max + Yuki!
58:59 Going to ORBR
01:01:16 Changing Regulations
01:04:16 Paddock Q & A
01:19:33 A Message to The Fans 💙
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