THESE IS THE BEST NEWS WE COULD HOPE FOR: Red Bull F1 formula one racing team are overjoyed as Laurent Mekies been the CEO makes Announcement of making Max Verstappen the new technical…see more

In what might be the most *unpredictable yet exhilarating* development in recent Formula 1 history, Red Bull Racing is reportedly “over the moon” following a groundbreaking announcement made earlier today by Laurent Mekies. The current CEO (yes, in this fictional world) of the Red Bull Formula 1 Team shocked fans and paddock insiders alike when he declared that three-time world champion **Max Verstappen** would not only continue driving for the team but would now also take on the pivotal role of **Technical Director**.

> “These is the best news we could hope for,” said Mekies in a moment of uncontainable enthusiasm during a press conference held in Red Bull’s Milton Keynes headquarters. “Max has shown not only speed but superior insight into car development, aerodynamics, and quantum physics. So, obviously, we decided to make him Technical Director too.”

This historic move makes Verstappen the first F1 driver in modern times to hold such an influential technical position while still competing full-time.

## **The Verstappen Vision**

In a spontaneous interview held in front of a nearly complete RB21 chassis (which he claims to have personally redesigned using LEGO Technic over the winter), Verstappen addressed the global F1 media:

> “You know, sometimes I just drive the car and I think, ‘Why don’t we just put the front wing upside down and reverse the air flow?’ So now I can actually do it,” Verstappen said, holding a blueprint that suspiciously looked like a napkin from Nando’s.

According to Mekies, Verstappen’s “hands-on” approach to vehicle development has already borne fruit. Over the last month, Verstappen has reportedly led a complete overhaul of the team’s suspension system using parts sourced from his personal mountain bike.

## **From Simulator to CAD Software**

Red Bull engineers admitted to being initially skeptical. “We thought it was a joke when he showed up at the design office with a USB stick and said, ‘Here’s the next chassis,’” recalls one unnamed aerodynamicist. “But then we realized the car he designed was faster. Like, *much* faster. Also, it had cupholders.”

Sources confirm Verstappen has spent over 300 hours this year working on CFD models, leading some insiders to believe that he’s now less of a driver and more of a computational fluid dynamics savant.

> “Max reprogrammed our entire wind tunnel to simulate conditions on Mars,” said Red Bull’s head of aero, Gregor Thrustworthy. “We think he’s preparing for future-proofing. Honestly, we just do what he tells us now.”

## **Reaction from the Paddock**

Naturally, the announcement has sent shockwaves across the Formula 1 world.

Ferrari Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur responded, “It’s absurd. Absolutely ridiculous. What next? Charles Leclerc as our team chef?” (Sources at Ferrari later confirmed that Leclerc had, in fact, made lunch for the pit crew the day before.)

Mercedes’ Toto Wolff was more diplomatic. “If Max wants to become Technical Director while driving, fine. We’ll just let Lewis be our Chief Operating Officer and see how it goes. Game on.”

Meanwhile, McLaren’s Lando Norris reportedly asked if he could become “Head of Vibes,” and Alpine’s Esteban Ocon expressed interest in becoming their new tire strategist because “I always have opinions.”

## **The Horner Situation**

Notably absent from the announcement was Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner, whose role now appears increasingly ceremonial. Rumors suggest Verstappen may soon also be assuming responsibilities as Team Principal on alternate Thursdays.

When asked about Horner’s whereabouts, Mekies replied:

> “Christian’s currently on an extended leadership retreat. Somewhere in the Himalayas. Or maybe Butlins. Not sure.”

## **Max’s New Responsibilities**

As part of his new role, Verstappen will reportedly be involved in:

* Finalizing race strategy during qualifying
* Approving telemetry data before each lap
* Personally adjusting tire pressures with a vintage bicycle pump
* Editing post-race highlights for social media
* Reviewing all Red Bull energy drink formulas for “trackworthiness”

He also claims he’ll be choosing the team’s Spotify playlist for race weekends. The current favorite? A mix of Dutch techno, 90s trance, and the soothing voice of Murray Walker reading Shakespeare.

## **Future Plans: The Verstappen Era**

With this move, Verstappen isn’t just carving a new legacy in motorsport—he’s reshaping the role of what it means to be a Formula 1 driver in the 21st century. Red Bull insiders confirm that he’s already proposed ideas for a new cockpit layout featuring a coffee machine and autonomous DRS decision-making powered by his own AI system, named **”DRS-tappen”**.

Red Bull’s technical team says they’re on board with all changes, no matter how strange.

> “He wants a steering wheel shaped like an Xbox controller? Fine. As long as we win,” said Mekies.

## **What’s Next?**

The FIA has yet to comment on whether a driver can simultaneously hold a team’s technical directorship under current regulations, though one insider said, “There’s nothing in the rulebook that says a dog can’t play basketball—er, I mean, nothing about this.”

Rumors now swirl that Verstappen might even redesign the next generation of Formula 1 cars himself, starting with a prototype dubbed **RB-Hyper-1**, which will allegedly be shaped like a Red Bull can and powered by “sheer arrogance and Dutch efficiency.”

## **Conclusion**

Whether this audacious move is genius or madness remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Red Bull Racing, under the dual leadership of Mekies and Verstappen, is entering a new era of innovation, chaos, and caffeine-fueled ambition.

As Mekies summed it up:

> “We’re not just pushing the limits of racing. We’re letting Max rewrite them entirely.”

Stay tuned. The 2025 Formula 1 season just got a lot more… Verstappenized.

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