Max Verstappen Resolves Lawson Dispute, Withholds Racing Bulls Seat Update

What changed

Max Verstappen has cleared up a dispute with Liam Lawson during the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix weekend. Verstappen is still refusing to say who will take Racing Bulls’ 2026 seat.

Lawson was disqualified from qualifying for a technical breach, while Verstappen’s place on the Mexico City starting grid includes a penalty.

Why it matters

The personal issue between Verstappen and Lawson now appears settled, but the team’s decision remains open. That keeps the Racing Bulls seat as the weekend’s unresolved question.

The qualifying disqualification and Verstappen’s grid penalty add noise around the event, but there is no confirmed indication that either changes the seat decision. The clearest outlook is that the answer will depend on Racing Bulls’ own choice, which remains undisclosed.