Laurent Mekies won’t get long to settle in as Red Bull team principal on his first Formula 1 race weekend leading his new team.

Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen has had his RB21 summoned ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, an FIA statement has confirmed. Verstappen has been the centre of attention at Spa, following the sacking of his old boss Christian Horner in between the British and Belgian grands prix weekends,

Formula 1 is back this weekend, and today, the season continued with the Belgian Grand Prix's media day. Read the best news of the day here! For the first time, the Dutchman did admit to considering his future at Red Bull Racing.

Laurent Mekies has since been drafted in as the F1 outfit's new team principal and CEO. Here's what you need to know about the Frenchman. MORE: Who will drive for Cadillac F1?

Isack Hadjar reacted on Thursday to Laurent Mekies' promotion from Racing Bulls boss to Red Bull as replacement for Christian Horner by saying it could be "useful" for his own Formula One prospects.