Red Bull Confirms Max Verstappen Will Not Influence 2027 Driver Line-Up
Red Bull Racing CEO Laurent Mekies states that the team alone will decide its 2027 Formula 1 driver roster, excluding input from Max Verstappen despite recent on-track incidents.
According to Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories, Red Bull Racing's CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies has clarified that the team will independently determine its driver lineup for the 2027 Formula 1 season. This decision excludes any influence from current driver Max Verstappen.
This statement comes in the wake of a collision between Verstappen and teammate Liam Lawson during the Mexican Grand Prix practice session, which resulted in grid penalties for both drivers.
Mekies emphasized that while Verstappen is a key figure within the team, the responsibility for selecting drivers rests solely with Red Bull Racing management.
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