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Liam Lawson retained by Racing Bulls for 2027 Formula 1 season

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 12:42 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Liam Lawson retained by Racing Bulls for 2027 Formula 1 season

Summary

Racing Bulls has confirmed the retention of Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad for the 2027 Formula 1 season, concluding speculation regarding Lawson's future with the team. Lawson scored 89 points in 2026, significantly aiding Racing Bulls in achieving their highest constructors' championship finish. His consistency and performance were pivotal, especially during a three-race stint substituting for Isack Hadjar. The team's decision reflects a balance between securing immediate performance gains and developing future talent, as F2 driver Nikola Tsolov is set for a reserve role. Lawson's fifth-place finish has proven crucial for Racing Bulls' ambitions.

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Status Watch

•Liam Lawson scored 89 points for Racing Bulls in 2026.
•He played a key role in the team achieving a top constructors' finish.
•Lawson's consistency includes 15 top 10 finishes in 20 races.
•The team retains Lawson while promoting Nikola Tsolov to a reserve role for 2027.
•Racing Bulls' decision reflects both immediate performance and future talent development.

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What they're saying

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Racing Bulls has finally announced Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad will stay put for the 2027 season, ending a long-running saga as the team and the wider Red Bull company weighed up keeping Lawson on board for another year or promoting the next prospect in the pipeline, F2 frontrunner Nikola Tsolov. Read Also: Formula 1Liam Lawson retained by Racing Bulls for 2027 alongside Arvid ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com