Racing Bulls confirm Lawson and Lindblad for 2027
Visa Cash App Racing Bulls have confirmed that Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad will remain with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season, ending weeks of speculation about its driver lineup.
Both have made a strong impression this year. Rookie Lindblad adapted quickly to F1, scoring points on his debut with eighth place at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. He is currently 11th in the Drivers’ Championship with 38 points.
Lawson is ninth with 89 points and is on track for his best season in the series. He has been a key part of Racing Bulls’ campaign: the team is fifth in the Constructors’ Championship and leading the midfield. He also stepped in for Red Bull midway through the season when Isack Hadjar was injured, scoring points in two of his three races with the senior team.
Despite those results, talk grew that Racing Bulls might make a change for next year. Bulgarian prospect Nikola Tsolov impressed in practice and testing sessions with the team, prompting speculation that he could take one of the seats, potentially Lawson’s. Tsolov is currently racing in Formula 2 and battling Rafael Câmara for the championship.
The uncertainty appeared to frustrate Lawson. Before the São Paulo Grand Prix, he was asked whether three consecutive seventh-place finishes in Malaysia, Singapore and Mexico had secured his place.
“I don’t know. I mean, every weekend I’ve been trying to obviously do my best,” Lawson said. He added that the team was having a strong year, fighting Alpine and trying to maintain its advantage with only a few races remaining. “I don’t know what else they want me to do, but yeah, it’s just one of those things at the moment.”
At Interlagos, Lawson put together another solid weekend. He qualified fifth, moved up to third on the starting grid because of penalties for other drivers, and finished seventh.
Team principal Alan Permane said the team was pleased to continue with both drivers. He pointed to their ability and potential, as well as the progress they had made individually and as a pairing. Permane said their mix of experience and ambition gave Racing Bulls a strong base to build on as it pursues its goals for 2027.
Lawson said he was happy to stay, praising the team’s work in producing a fast car and describing the season as a special one for the organization. He also said he was looking forward to continuing alongside Lindblad and building on the team’s progress.
Lindblad likewise welcomed the confirmation, crediting the team’s efforts at the track and back at the factory. He said he was excited to carry the momentum into next season.
Keeping the pairing seems a sensible choice for Racing Bulls. Both drivers have delivered this year and shown they can compete in F1. For now, the team has opted for continuity as it looks to keep moving forward.
Formula 1 returns next week for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
