Mekies was promoted from Racing Bulls in 2025, replacing Christian Horner with immediate effect after the long-serving team principal was relieved of his duties last July.

The Austrian Grand Prix has become the latest race to sign a long-term contract with Formula 1, keeping the race until 2041 inclusive.The Red Bull Ring has been home to the event since 2014, and also stepped in as host of multiple races during the COVID-hit seasons in 2020 and...