Frenchman Laurent Mekies got down to work as Red Bull team principal on Thursday, a day after replacing Christian Horner, and recognised big challenges ahead for the once-dominant former champions.

Red Bull has pledged not give up on the Formula 1 title fight until it’s mathematically impossible for Max Verstappen to win, even after Christian Horner was fired as team principal.

Red Bull‘s termination of Christian Horner has sent shockwaves throughout the world of Formula One. A formidable presence in the sport, Horner had helmed Red Bull Racing throughout its rise and dominance.