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Red Bull boss misses F1 testing in Bahrain after undergoing surgery

12:12, 10 Feb

Updated: 14:53, 10 Feb

byKada Sarkozi

Laurent Mekies will not be present at the Bahrain pre-season test this week for a medical reason, GPblog can confirm following reports from Dutch outlet De Telegraaf.

Mekies will not travel to Bahrain this week, this website can confirm. The Frenchman will work remotely during this test, staying in close touch with his team from distance.

The boss, who replaced Christian Horner ahead of last year’s Belgian Grand Prix, has undergone a minor routine medical surgery.

The first Bahrain test will run from 11 to 13 February at the Bahrain International Circuit. Mekies is set to return a week later at the second pre-season test held at the Sakhir circuit.

Laurent Mekies - Photo: Race Pictures

Red Bull Racing drivers' plans for Bahrain test

Max Verstappen will be the first driver in action this week for Red Bull, driving the entire Wednesday at the Bahrain International Circuit. On Thursday, Isack Hadjar will take over. The duo will split Friday in Sakhir: Verstappen will drive in the morning, and Hadjar will be in action during the afternoon.