Liam Lawson faces an anxious wait as the Formula 1 driver reveals he may not know until the eve of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix whether he will retain his seat at Red Bull Racing or return to Racing Bulls.
The New Zealander's immediate future remains dependent on the fitness of teammate Isack Hadjar, who has been sidelined for multiple races after sustaining a wrist injury during a training session just before the summer break.
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SubscribeStepping in for Hadjar, Lawson delivered solid performances by scoring points in both the Dutch Grand Prix and Madrid, though a challenging weekend at Monza included an engine penalty and race damage.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies emphasized that the team refuses to rush Hadjar's recovery process, leaving Lawson in a holding pattern as preparations for the upcoming Baku street circuit get underway.
Lawson Admits Preparation Difficulty Amid Seat Uncertainty
Liam Lawson admits that the uncertainty surrounding his racing seat makes pre-event preparation significantly more challenging as he must split his focus between two completely different cars.
"You know, doing prep for both is a bit difficult, and getting used to different cars," Lawson told accredited media members, highlighting the mental hurdle of preparing for the unknown.
While Lawson feels increasingly comfortable behind the wheel of the RB22 after securing valuable points in recent outings, transitioning back to his previous VCARB03 machine would present a fresh set of obstacles due to stark handling differences.
As the Formula 1 paddock heads toward the streets of Baku, the final decision regarding Red Bull's driver lineup is expected to go down to the wire, keeping both Lawson and observers in suspense until race week.