Lawson retained by Red Bull after strong 2026 campaign

Liam Lawson's 2026 season has been his strongest in Formula 1, according to the article, and his retention by Red Bull Racing is described as a logical decision. The report argues that Lawson did not fail at Red Bull in 2025; it says the organisation failed him by promoting him into a demanding seat after only 11 F1 starts.

Lawson scored points in five consecutive races, finishing seventh in four of them, and is ninth in the standings with more than double the points of Pierre Gasly in tenth. The article credits his contribution for Racing Bulls being on course for its best result in team history.

The piece concludes that Red Bull should stop treating its young drivers as goods with an expiry date, and that Lawson's struggles in his two Red Bull races should not define how he is perceived.