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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLiam Lawson arrives in the Austin paddock on Thursday. Image: XPB Images<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLiam Lawson arrives in the Austin paddock on Thursday. Image: XPB Images<\/p>\n
Marko told Austrian publication Kleine Zeitung that the final decision on both Red Bull and Racing Bulls rosters will be made after the trip to Mexico on October 25-27<\/p>\n
It comes as the organisation looks to lock in its plans ahead of F1\u2019s new regulations.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll make our decision after Mexico,\u201d the 82-year-old said.<\/p>\n
Lawson remains one of several drivers under consideration alongside Yuki Tsunoda and rookie Isack Hadjar.<\/p>\n
The Frenchman already has a contract for 2026, although it has yet to be determined whether he will remain with Racing Bulls or step up to the senior team.<\/p>\n
\u201cIsack has established himself and is currently enjoying his situation,\u201d Marko said. \u201cHe\u2019s achieved incredible things.\u201d<\/p>\n
For Lawson, that timeline adds extra weight to the next two rounds in Austin and Mexico City.<\/p>\n
The New Zealander has rebuilt momentum since re-joining Racing Bulls earlier this year, scoring points in four of the past eight races, including a career-best fifth in Azerbaijan.<\/p>\n
Speaking ahead of the United States Grand Prix, Lawson said his approach remains the same despite the looming decision.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s as important as any other weekend, honestly,\u201d Lawson said of the race in Austin.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe sport moves very fast. As much as you have good race weekends, I think people in F1 have very short memories.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s about trying to keep that consistency across the board. They [the next two weekends] are important, but so is every weekend in F1.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 23-year-old insists that speculation over his future is out of his hands.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s something that I don\u2019t make the decision on,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll find out more when the decision is closer to being made. Right now, I think the task is very simple for all of us. It\u2019s to perform.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo that\u2019s just what I\u2019m focused on.\u201d<\/p>\n
There remains the imminent threat of Red Bull junior Arvid Lindblad, although he has only been good enough for seventh in the F2 drivers\u2019 championship with two rounds remaining at Qatar and Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n
One driver not in the mix for 2026 is former McLaren junior Alex Dunne, who Red Bull flagged an interest in.<\/p>\n
Lawson, who returned to the grid in Austin last year when he replaced Daniel Ricciardo, believes the upcoming run of familiar circuits could work in his favour.<\/p>\n
With experience at several of the remaining venues, he hopes that track knowledge will help him deliver consistent results when it matters most.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s tracks that I enjoy, tracks that I look forward to going to,\u201d Lawson said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt the same time, I have to try and treat every weekend the same, which is what I do.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo as much as I\u2019m excited to be here, I\u2019m looking forward to a track I very much enjoy driving.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added that his focus remains on maximising performance every session.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll enjoy it, the first few laps in practice and going into qualifying, especially when you\u2019re in a position where the car is hooked up and you feel good \u2014 that\u2019s obviously what we\u2019re trying to achieve this weekend.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd if we can do that, then I\u2019m sure I\u2019ll enjoy it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Having spent his entire junior and Formula 1 career within the Red Bull programme, Lawson says he has grown accustomed to the intensity and scrutiny that comes with the system.<\/p>\n
\u201cHonestly, it\u2019s all I know,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo it\u2019s very hard for me to say whether it would be easier in a different [team].<\/p>\n
\u201cRed Bull is very unique in the way the programme has been, but it\u2019s all I know.\u201d<\/p>\n