Sainz reveals why Laurent Mekies is the perfect man for Red Bull

Reflecting on his time working with Mekies at Ferrari, Sainz explained the qualities that stood out most to him: “Yeah. He's, I think, an extremely good professional. My time in Ferrari when he was there, I found someone that was incredibly hardworking. He understood very well the driver. He had a special feeling and a special communication with drivers, which I think makes things for the driver very comfortable and very open.”

For Sainz, Mekies’ ability to understand and communicate with drivers is a defining strength. During their period together at Ferrari, that relationship left a clear impression: “He understood very well the driver. He had a special feeling and a special communication with drivers, which I think makes things for the driver very comfortable and very open.”

The Spaniard, during the FIA conference in Belgium, also pointed to Mekies’ broad background in Formula 1, noting how his different roles have prepared him for one of the sport’s biggest jobs: “Since his time in the FIA, then Ferrari, now Visa [Cash App RB], and now coming in Red Bull—he has plenty of experience to lead one of the biggest teams in Formula 1.”

In Sainz’s view, that experience and professionalism make Mekies an ideal match for Red Bull at this stage: “I think he's honestly the perfect fit for that team. So, congrats to him—probably he deserves that upgrade or that step up. I think he's going to enjoy it.”

With words of congratulations and respect, Sainz left no doubt about the impact he believes Mekies will have in his new role.