Mekies after win for Max in Qatar: 'We can definitely be happy with that one'

Published on 30 November 2025 by Julien Lemmen

Laurent Mekies, CEO and team principle of Oracle Red Bull Racing, said after Max Verstappen’s victory in Qatar: “We can definitely be happy with that one. The pace in the car steadily improved from Friday night when we were in a tricky position, to tonight when we could fight with the McLarens, which is a testament to the team once again. Of course, the decisive moment was the call to come in under the safety car and it was another great call from our strategy team here and those working back in Milton Keynes. From there on, Max didn't put a foot wrong, drove two incredible stints, taking great care of his tyres and managed to create a solid gap to the McLarens, which drove us to this most welcome race win!"

Mekies continues: “We'll need to perform again in Abu Dhabi and we will have absolute focus on getting the car into a position where Max can fight at the front and look ahead. What happens behind him is not something we can control."