New Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has vowed to "discover the magic" after replacing Christian Horner.
Horner was sacked on Wednesday, bringing to an end his 20-year spell at the helm of Red Bull, with Racing Bulls boss Mekies promoted to also fill Horner's CEO duties.
On his first full day in the job on Thursday, Mekies headed to Silverstone, where Red Bull was already conducting a pre-planned filming day to meet team members trackside for the first time.
Whilst there, former Ferrari and FIA senior figure Mekies vowed to discover the 'Red Bull magic.'
"It's in the Red Bull spirit, in the Red Bull DNA, in the way we go about things with a smile, with high risk taking, but we do not forget who we are," Mekies explained.
"We have the best job in the world, and we will go about it with the utmost desire to win, but also with a smile and the energy of Red Bull. There is only one next step.
"I just can't wait to meet as many people as possible, from this incredible team. You want to discover the magic.
"I want to meet the guys and the girls that are doing the magic behind the scenes, and that's what the next few weeks will be dedicated to, to try to meet as many of our people as possible, to listen to them.
"To try to understand this beautiful magic machine that is a Red Bull Formula 1 car, and eventually, find ways to contribute and to support them."
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