Liam Lawson will drive for Racing Bulls in the 2027 Formula 1 season, ending speculation about his future.
Team officials announced their lineup for next season on Thursday and confirmed both Lawson and Arvid Lindblad would return.
Both drivers extended their contracts with Racing Bulls. Contract terms were not announced.
“We’ve had a brilliant season together and the team has worked very hard to produce a fast car, which I’ve loved driving,” Lawson, 24, said.
“I’m looking forward to carrying this moment forward with Arvid through to 2027; we’re building something super positive and I’m excited by what we can achieve together.”
There had been rumblings that Red Bull Junior driver Nikola Tsolov, an up-and-comer, would replace Lawson — chatter that continued when team principal Alan Permane did not immediately dispel the rumors.
On Thursday, he quieted them.
“We’re delighted to be continuing with Liam and Arvid for 2027. Both have demonstrated their ability and potential throughout the season, and we’ve seen the progress they’ve made, both individually and as a pairing,” Permane said. “I have no doubt that this is the best driver lineup for us, bringing a strong combination of experience and ambition.”
Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes already has wrapped up the drivers’ championship for the season with 390 points and three races to go. Lawson has 89 points and is in ninth place, while Lindblad stands 11th with 38 points.
Lawson, a New Zealander, has 15 top-10 finishes on the season. Lindblad, a 19-year-old Brit, has 11.
As a team, Racing Bulls stand in fifth place. Should they end the season there, it would be the team’s best finish.
–Field Level Media
