“[Mekies is] an incredibly experienced man, very close to the technology,” he told Sky Sports Germany.
“He understands the car, was also at Ferrari for a very long time, knows his way around and also has that human element that Red Bull has been lacking a bit recently.
“Yuki Tsunoda will also be pleased to have this boss, who will support him a little more. Logically, they know each other very well.”
Mekies will bring a fresh perspective to Red Bull and Schumacher believes it was the right call to promote from within, rather than poach a big name from elsewhere in the paddock.
“I think that was a very good decision and, above all, it also shows this dynamic at Red Bull with these two teams, how you build up personnel or even people in the sister team and then take them up,” he added.
Mekies will make his debut in the Red Bull garage at the Belgian Grand Prix later this month. He will certainly be hoping for a winning start, but McLaren’s pace advantage will make it hugely difficult for his new team to claim the spoils.
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