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Liam Lawson under pressure to secure his F1 seat for 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:03 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Liam Lawson under pressure to secure his F1 seat for 2027

Summary

Liam Lawson faces significant pressure to retain his seat in Formula 1 for the 2027 season as he navigates a challenging 2026 campaign. Despite managing to keep his spot with Racing Bulls, Lawson's performance has raised questions about his future. He has struggled in comparisons with teammates, particularly Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar, leading to concerns about his competitiveness. With emerging talent Nikola Tsolov in Formula 2, Racing Bulls may consider a change if Lawson does not improve significantly in the latter half of the season.

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Status Watch

•Lawson has struggled against teammates in both qualifying and races.
•He faces competition from F2 leader Nikola Tsolov for his seat.
•Red Bull previously favored Lawson over Yuki Tsunoda despite mixed results.
•Lawson needs to increase his performance margin against rookie Arvid Lindblad.
•Racing Bulls has kept Lawson due to his experience despite recent challenges.

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12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Lawson under immense pressure to retain his Formula 1 seat for 2027

What they're saying

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Liam Lawson will have to work hard to keep his seat in Formula 1. The New Zealander just managed to hold on to his seat for the 2026 campaign, and it’s questionable whether what he’s shown this season will be enough for another year in the competition.
— Yahoo Sports

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