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Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko has labelled Liam Lawson “inconsistent”, in contrast to calling Isack Hadjar the “revelation of the season” as the six-time F1 constructors’ champions ponder their driver situation for the 2026 F1 campaign.
Helmut Marko criticized Liam Lawson for being “inconsistent” but praised Isack Hadjar after the São Paulo Grand Prix, where the Racing Bulls team-mates finished seventh and eighth. Marko noted that Lawson was fortunate not to crash with Hadjar on the final lap when attempting an ambitious move. Racing Bulls is currently 12 points ahead of Haas in the constructors’ standings, with three races left in the season. The fate of Lawson and Hadjar’s future at the team for the 2026 season remains undecided, with speculation surrounding their potential partners. Marko’s recent comments about Lawson’s inconsistent performances may raise concerns about his future in F1, despite the strong showing in Brazil.
