During this week’s special Autosport Business Exchange episode in London, host JA sat down with Red Bull F1 team boss Mekies to discuss why he views 2026 as a new dawn for the sport. The gathering, part of the annual ABX series, adopted The Power Shift as its London theme, gathering motorsport leaders from across the globe.

2026 will usher in a fresh set of power‑unit regulations, tighter cost caps and hybrid‑focused technology, reshaping how teams design and race cars. Mekies argued Red Bull’s current architecture gives it a head start, positioning the squad to capitalize on the regulatory overhaul and potentially dominate the next championship cycle.

Fans will gauge Red Bull’s adaptation throughout the opening races, while rivals scramble to close the gap before the season’s midpoint. Upcoming ABX sessions in Monaco and New York promise further insight from industry executives, making the 2026 narrative a focal point for sponsors, engineers and the broader F1 community.