The director of Racing Bulls, Laurent Mekies, has made it clear that the decision regarding Liam Lawson‘s future does not depend on him, but is entirely up to the team. While speculation continues regarding whether Lawson will keep his position or if Nikola Tsolov will be promoted for the 2027 season, Mekies emphasized that the responsibility for selecting drivers lies with Racing Bulls.
This news comes at a time of uncertainty, as rookie driver Arvid Lindblad will receive a new opportunity in the championship next year, but his teammate has not yet been defined. Tsolov, a title contender in Formula 2, had been the favorite until his performance dipped after achieving six victories during the first half of the season.
In contrast, Lawson has amassed a total of 89 points this year, more than double any other mid-field driver, and has clearly outperformed Lindblad in the recent races. In the difficult conditions of the Brazilian circuit, Lawson achieved seventh place, with a 36-second advantage over the next best mid-field driver, Nico Hulkenberg.
When asked about the situation and the possibility of Racing Bulls sidelining a driver with such performance, Mekies remarked that decisions must be made within the team, adding that ‘the decision about the Racing Bulls driver is solely theirs’. It is important to highlight that, although they share a training program, the final decisions are the responsibility of Racing Bulls.
Despite Lawson’s strong performance, Mekies avoided delving into details about his personal opinions, stressing that he does not want his viewpoint to influence the decision of a team that, according to him, has all the necessary information to make the best choice. ‘Alan [Permane] is a great professional and knows what he is doing, so there is no rush to implement changes,’ he concluded.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
