Red Bull Racing states Verstappen won't influence 2027 driver lineup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 9:24 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies confirmed that Max Verstappen will not have any say in the 2027 Racing Bulls driver lineup. This follows Verstappen's clash with Liam Lawson during the second practice session for the Mexican Grand Prix, where both drivers received one-place grid penalties. Mekies emphasized that driver decisions are solely the responsibility of Racing Bulls, regardless of any incidents on track. Lawson's contract with the Red Bull sister team is set to expire at the end of 2026.
- •Mekies asserts Racing Bulls alone will decide driver line-up for 2027.
- •Verstappen criticized Lawson's conduct during practice in Mexico.
- •Both Verstappen and Lawson received penalties for their on-track incident.
- •Lawson's contract with Red Bull ends after the 2026 season.
- •Mekies expressed hope to close the gap to competitors during the weekend.
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Max Verstappen will have no say in 2027 Racing Bulls driver line-up, says Red Bull boss
- 9:24 PMMotorsport.com — Max Verstappen will have no say in 2027 Racing Bulls driver line-up, says Red Bull boss
"Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies has explained that Racing Bulls alone will decide its Formula 1 driver line-up for 2027 and that Max Verstappen will not have a say despite his clash with Liam Lawson in Mexico. Both Verstappen and Lawson were handed a one-place grid penalty for the Mexican Grand Prix after making contact during the second practice session on ...Keep reading
"Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has insisted Max Verstappen will have no influence over Racing Bulls' 2027 driver line-up
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 9:24 PMMax Verstappen will have no say in 2027 Racing Bulls driver line-up, says Red Bull boss
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has insisted Max Verstappen will have no influence over Racing Bulls' 2027 driver line-up
- Motorsport.comOct 31, 2026, 9:24 PMMax Verstappen will have no say in 2027 Racing Bulls driver line-up, says Red Bull boss
Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies has explained that Racing Bulls alone will decide its Formula 1 driver line-up for 2027 and that Max Verstappen will not have a say despite his clash with Liam Lawson in Mexico. Both Verstappen and Lawson were handed a one-place grid penalty for the Mexican Grand Prix after making contact during the second practice session on ...Keep reading
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