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RB team principal Laurent Mekies has explained part of the driver line-up decision-making process at Red Bull with increasing attention being paid to which four drivers will have race seats for them next year.
RB team principal Laurent Mekies emphasized that driver line-up decisions are made collectively within Red Bull, rejecting the notion of one person having full discretion. The process for driver decisions involves discussions with team bosses, shareholders, and the wider Red Bull family. Despite pressure to rotate drivers, Red Bull decided to maintain its current line-ups for the remaining races of the season. Daniel Ricciardo will continue at RB for the season, dispelling doubts of being replaced by Liam Lawson. The future driver pairings for 2025 are under scrutiny with F2 champion Isack Hadjar vying for a full-time drive. Mekies confirmed that decisions regarding drivers are group efforts involving shareholders, echoing the sentiment that no single individual makes these calls within the team. The discussion also revealed a potential shift back to Toro Rosso roots as a junior team, which has implications for drivers like Ricciardo aspiring for a promotion.
