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Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has revealed that a decision on the driver line-ups that its two F1 teams will field in 2026 will be announced next week.
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies announced that the 2026 Formula 1 driver line-ups for both teams will be revealed next week, with positions still up for grabs. Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda are in contention, with Isack Hadjar rumored to replace Tsunoda. Arvid Lindblad is expected to join Racing Bulls, adding to the competition for F1 seats. Despite delays in the decision process, Mekies assured that the announcement will come soon after the Qatar race. There is ongoing debate about potential candidates, including Ayumu Iwasa, who has shown promise and could be a valuable addition to the F1 grid. Mekies emphasized the importance of finalizing the line-up promptly to avoid prolonged uncertainty.
