Racing Bulls have confirmed that Liam Lawson will remain with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season, alongside Arvid Lindblad for a second year.
Lawson and Lindblad have formed a formidable duo this year as they propelled Racing Bulls to fifth place in the Constructors’ Championship, which is expected to be the best-ever result for the Anglo-Italian team.
But despite scoring a total of 89 points, twice the number of Lindblad rookies, Lawson’s future had been thrown into doubt as Racing Bulls measured its need for short-term performance with its explicit aim of developing young drivers for its parent team Red Bull Racing.
Red Bull have exciting young Bulgarian prospect Nikola Tsolov, an F2 favorite, waiting in the wings, after offering him private testing opportunities and a Free Practice 1 session in Mexico.
But while Lawson has risen to the occasion in recent weeks, delivering some of his strongest runs under constant pressure, the 24-year-old New Zealander has been too good for the team to ignore. Sources told Motorsport.com over the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend that amid heavy pressure for senior company executives to back Tsolov, the pendulum has swung back in Lawson’s favor with his performances in the Americas hat-trick.
Lawson has now signed a new deal that will keep him with the team for 2027, with Lindblad enjoying a second season after a promising rookie campaign.
Team boss Alan Permane said he had “no doubt” the team would field the strongest squad possible next season.
Alan Permanente, Racing Bulls, Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls
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“We are excited to continue with Liam and Arvid for 2027,” Permane announced Thursday morning. “Both have demonstrated their ability and potential throughout the season, and we have seen the progress they have made, both individually and as a duo. I have no doubt that this is the best line-up for us, bringing a strong combination of experience and ambition. Together we have a solid foundation to build on the progress made this year, continue to push us forward and take the next step towards realizing our ambitions in 2027.”
Lawson added: “I’m very excited to continue with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls next year. We’ve had a brilliant season together and the team has worked very hard to produce a fast car, which I’ve loved driving. It’s great to be part of a historic season for the team as we continue our fight for 5th place in the Constructors’ Championship. It’s a testament to the hard work of everyone on track and at the factory.”
“I look forward to continuing this momentum with Arvid through 2027; we are building something super positive and I am excited about what we can achieve together.”
Lindblad said his debut F1 campaign was “truly special” as he aims to build on solid foundations in 2027.
“Looking back on my first season in Formula 1, it has been a truly special year, full of new experiences and learnings since the very first pre-season tests,” said the Briton. “I can’t wait to get started next year, building on everything I learned during my rookie season. It’s shaping up to be an exciting year and I can’t wait to continue driving alongside Liam.”
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