Racing Bulls F1 Team Principal 2025

Last Modified May 19, 2025 07:08 GMT
Racing Bulls F1 Team Principal 2025
Racing Bulls F1 Team Principal Laurent Mekies (Getty)

Laurent Mekies is a French engineer serving as the Racing Bulls' team principal in Formula 1. He was born on April 28, 1977, in France. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from École Supérieure des Techniques Aéronautiques et de Construction Automobile, France. In 2000, Mekies graduated from Loughborough University after doing a master's and was placed as an intern in the Mirandi F1 team.

After working with them for two years, he then became the chief race engineer for the Toro Rosso F1 team in 2005. In the 12 years of working with drivers such as Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo, he helped Vettel become the youngest F1 race winner. From 2014 to 2018, Mekies also served as an FIA race director.

Racing Bulls F1 Team Engineer

Team engineers play an important role in F1. They provide a direct link or connection between the driver and the team’s paddock throughout the racing session. For the 2025 season, Yuki Tsunoda’s team principal is Ernesto Desiderio. Pierre Hamelin is appointed as the current race engineer for Isack Hadjar.

Racing Bulls F1 Technical Director

Tim Goss is the current and newly appointed F1 technical director, or chief technical director, for the Racing Bulls F1 team. He graduated from Imperial College London and joined the Cosworth F1 team as a specialist in engines and turbochargers. Goss had previously worked with Mika Häkkinen as a race engineer. He will be supported by deputy technical directors Guillaume Cattelani and Andrea Landi, a senior F1 car designer.

Racing Bulls Data Scientist

Racing Bulls, as part of the Red Bull Technology group, employs a dedicated Machine Learning & Data Science Team Leader, responsible for solving data and collaborating with technical departments to optimize car performance.

Racing Bulls F1 Technical Staff 2025

The following shows the Racing Bulls F1 technical staff for the 2025 season.

  • Team Principal: Laurent Mekies

  • Chief Technical Officer: Tim Goss

  • Deputy Technical Directors: Guillaume Cattelani

  • Chief Car Designer: Andrea Landi

  • Chief Technical Officer: Peter Bayer

FAQs On Racing Bulls F1 Team Principal 2025

A. Laurent Mekies is the team principal of Racing Bulls F1.

Laurent Philippe Mekies is the full name of Laurent Mekies.

a. Laurent Mekies is 48 years old as of May 2025.

A. Peter Bayer is the CEO of Racing Bulls.

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