MEKIES ENDS RED BULL SECOND SEAT CURSE

Original: Laurent Mekies credited with ending Red Bull's second seat "curse"

Will Buxton credits Laurent Mekies with resolving Red Bull's historically problematic second driver seat situation.

Formula 1 broadcaster Will Buxton believes team principal Laurent Mekies has removed Red Bull's second seat "curse" by replacing the Milton Keynes outfit's historically ruthless environment with a more supportive team culture. Red Bull has struggled to find a team-mate for four-time champion Max Ver