Mekies to replace Tost at AlphaTauri after 2023

AlphaTauri Formula One principal Franz Tost will step down at the end of the season with Laurent Mekies joining from Ferrari as his replacement, the Red Bull-owned team announced on Wednesday.

Former senior FIA executive Peter Bayer will also join the Italy-based team as CEO later in the year. AlphaTauri said Mekies' start date was still to be confirmed.