Mekies says Racing Bulls will decide on 2027 driver

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has said that Racing Bulls, not Red Bull, will decide its driver line-up for 2027. Arvid Lindblad is expected to stay for a second season, leaving Liam Lawson and Formula 2 driver Nikola Tsolov competing for the remaining seat.

Lawson has scored 89 points this season, more than any other midfield driver, and finished seventh in Brazil last weekend. Mekies praised his recent performances, but said the decision rests with Alan Permane and the Faenza-based team, which has all the data and experience needed.

Mekies also said there was no reason for Racing Bulls to rush the decision, adding that the team is in a position to promote its drivers to Red Bull Racing when they are ready.