Racing Bulls show mixed feelings after double points in Barcelona
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:56 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Racing Bulls achieved a double points finish in Barcelona-Catalunya, with Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad placing eighth and ninth, respectively. Despite their success, team boss Alan Permane expressed mixed feelings about the performance, citing strategy misfortunes that allowed rival Alpine to secure a larger point haul. Lawson's race was marked by difficulties and he noted that he and the team had expected better competitiveness. Lindblad, starting from 11th, noted the lack of smooth execution during the race. The team, currently 16 points behind Alpine in the Constructors’ Championship, will aim to regroup ahead of their next race at Red Bull Ring in two weeks.
- •Racing Bulls scored double points in Barcelona-Catalunya.
- •Lawson finished eighth and Lindblad ninth in the race.
- •The team is now 16 points behind Alpine in standings.
- •Permane noted mixed feelings regarding race performance.
- •Next race for Racing Bulls is at Red Bull Ring in two weeks.
"Racing Bulls on paper had a great weekend in Barcelona-Catalunya, with both drivers scoring points as they continue their pursuit of Alpine in the Constructors’ Championship.
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