Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has refused to be drawn on the ongoing rumours surrounding his side’s driver line-up for the 2026 season. We don't feel in a rush," Mekies told Sky Sports F1 before qualifying at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. And we try to give him as much of the time as we can.”Red Bull team boss Laurent MekiesMekies avoided a question altogether surrounding the future of Red Bull junior Arvid Lindblad. Asked if Lindblad could be promoted to Red Bull’s sister team Racing Bulls, Mekies replied: "I don't think it's for Red Bull Racing. Liam Lawson, who was brutally demoted from Red Bull after two races this season, claimed a career-best third on the grid.