Liam Lawson excels in midfield, complicating Red Bull's 2027 decisions
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 6:24 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Liam Lawson continues to impress in the 2026 Formula 1 season, having secured 83 points to date, nearly double the tally of Pierre Gasly, who has scored 42 points. Lawson's performance is notable as it doesn’t stem solely from his time at Red Bull, with comparable average points per race for both Red Bull and Racing Bulls. Despite his achievements, Lawson faces uncertainty about his future with the team, raising questions regarding his seat for the 2027 season, should he not maintain his position.
- •Liam Lawson has accumulated 83 points in 2026.
- •Pierre Gasly ranks second with 42 points.
- •Lawson's average points per race are similar at Red Bull and Racing Bulls.
- •Uncertainty remains about Lawson's seat for the 2027 season.
- 6:24 PMMotorsport.com — Liam Lawson’s remarkable form is giving Red Bull a headache for 2027
"So far in 2026, Liam Lawson has been a clear standout performer in Formula 1’s midfield. Lawson has scored 83 points so far, nearly twice as many as second-best Pierre Gasly’s 42 – and that’s not even down to his Red Bull stint, during which he barely scored more points per race than with Racing Bulls (4.67 vs 4.31). Yet, there’s a substantial chance Lawson loses his seat at the ...Keep reading
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