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‘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.

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.