P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Liam Lawson was not mentioned among those drivers confirmed to have a 2026 contract with Red Bull by Helmut Marko.
Liam Lawson has suggested that his future in Formula 1 may not be with the Red Bull family of teams due to limited options for 2026. After being promoted to Red Bull Racing and then quickly demoted back to Racing Bulls, Lawson faces uncertainty about his future within the Red Bull program. Yuki Tsunoda’s difficulties alongside Max Verstappen could lead to Isack Hadjar becoming Verstappen’s new teammate, potentially leaving Tsunoda without a Red Bull seat. Red Bull’s F2 prospect Arvid Lindblad is a strong candidate for a promotion to Racing Bulls, pending a decision before the end of the current season. Lawson acknowledges the need to explore opportunities beyond Red Bull if he wants to compete for victories, with only one Alpine seat available outside of Red Bull’s supported teams. Despite the challenges, Lawson remains focused on securing a Formula 1 seat, primarily engaging in talks with Red Bull while acknowledging that most other options for 2026 are likely filled.
