Red Bull says no rush on Liam Lawson's F1 future

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says the Racing Bulls leadership is taking its time over the final decision on Liam Lawson's Formula 1 future, adding that there is no reason to rush the call. Mekies stressed that the decision rests with Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane, and said the team has all the data needed to make it.

Lawson, who has scored 89 points from the first 20 rounds and sits ninth in the drivers' championship, has helped Racing Bulls to fifth in the constructors' standings. Nikola Tsolov, a Red Bull junior and F2 championship contender, is the other driver in contention, while Arvid Lindblad is widely expected to keep his seat after an impressive rookie season.

Mekies said he would not publicly give his opinion on the matter, insisting the choice belongs to Racing Bulls and not to Red Bull Racing.