July 24, 2025

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Red Bull Risks Repeating Jaguar-Era Errors After Horner Departure

Red Bull Racing begins its first race weekend without Christian Horner after 20 years and 124 Grand Prix victories, triggering concerns that a return to corporate-style governance could undermine the dynamic leadership that delivered 14 world championships. Sources say CEO Oliver Mintzlaff and advisor Helmut Marko sought to reassert Austrian control—removing two of Horner’s key lieutenants alongside him—yet risk losing the nimble decision-making that turned a former Jaguar team into F1’s dominant force.

With Laurent Mekies now at the helm, the team faces a critical test: will he inherit full authority over Racing, Powertrains, Marketing and Advanced Technology, or be hamstrung by a fragmented chain of command? Observers warn that without a single empowered boss, Red Bull could slip back into the coordination failures that plagued its Jaguar days.

Ferrari Close to Extending Fred Vasseur Amid Stability Push

Ferrari appears poised to retain Fred Vasseur as team principal into 2026, ending months of speculation over his future at the Scuderia. Despite a winless start to 2025—with Charles Leclerc’s four podium finishes and Lewis Hamilton still chasing a top-three result—Vasseur has secured strong backing from Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna and both drivers.

According to Ralf Schumacher, contract talks have progressed positively following a recent lunch between Vasseur and Vigna. Stability under Vasseur is seen as crucial as Ferrari targets a reset in the next regulation cycle, with Leclerc and Hamilton publicly affirming their confidence in his leadership.

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Spa Sprint Weekend: McLaren Duel, Red Bull Transition and Midfield Shake-Up

F1 returns from a two-week break to Spa-Francorchamps for the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix sprint weekend, where unpredictable Ardennes weather will test pace and strategy. With showers forecast and limited running, the spotlight falls on McLaren’s intra-team battle—Oscar Piastri leads teammate Lando Norris by eight points after Norris’s back-to-back wins—while Red Bull navigates its first race under Laurent Mekies and Ferrari weighs instant results against 2026 development. Meanwhile, Sauber’s momentum and a packed midfield promise further intrigue as teams fight for critical championship positions.

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