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Liam Lawson spotted in Helmut Marko paddock meeting with Red Bull decision imminent
- Lawson was spotted in a paddock meeting with Helmut Marko ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, fueling driver lineup speculation.
- PlanetF1.com noted Red Bull plans to officially confirm its 2026 driver lineup on Tuesday after the Qatar race.
- Laurent Mekies indicated Red Bull will stick to its plan and announce the driver lineup on Tuesday, keeping Abu Dhabi focus intact.
- Lawson finished ninth from 12th on the grid in Qatar, signaling a solid race amid ongoing driver speculation.
- Liam Lawson avoided revealing Red Bull’s plans when asked about the 2026 lineup after the Qatar race.
- Red Bull had delayed the 2026 lineup decision earlier, with Mekies confirming the final decision would come in Abu Dhabi.
- Isack Hadjar was widely anticipated to join Red Bull Racing, potentially replacing Max Verstappen’s teammate in 2026.
- Arvid Lindblad is reported to be set to replace Hadjar at Racing Bulls for 2026.
- The Qatar Grand Prix served as a backdrop to the broader driver lineup chatter enveloping Red Bull.
- PlanetF1's on-the-ground report linked the paddock meeting to upcoming driver lineup announcements.
- The Qatar GP was a turning point in the narrative around Red Bull’s 2026 driver lineup, with multiple outlets tracking the timeline.
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