Bayer and Mekies, who officially started his new job this week after serving out his Ferrari gardening leave, have combined to replace departed team boss Franz Tost.
Tost left his role at the end of last month after 18 years in charge of the Faenza outfit, which is set to announce a new identity in the coming weeks.
Bayer stressed that Mekies' experience would be invaluable – especially in the context of its rebranding – when asked what the Frenchman would bring to the team: “A lot, obviously because he's been sitting on the pit wall of Ferrari for a long time. But he's also come in with a very good network, he knows a lot of good people.
“We have plenty of top talent joining us, because they're excited about the new opportunity arising, about a new team coming, a new identity coming.
“Luckily, we've been successful in the recent weeks and months, it really helps, it's changing the dynamics of people to sign an agreement.
“That will be his strength, and his daily focus is running the trackside operation of the team as a team principal.”
Source: Autosport