Liam Lawson retained by Racing Bulls for 2027 season

Racing Bulls has confirmed Liam Lawson and rookie Arvid Lindblad will remain with the team for 2027, ending a long-running debate over whether to promote next prospect Nikola Tsolov instead.

Lawson scored 89 points in 2026, 75 for Racing Bulls and 14 while deputising for the injured Isack Hadjar at Red Bull across three races. His points helped the team secure its best-ever constructors' championship result, finishing fifth, with only an Alpine late surge keeping them from locking up that position.

Lawson also leads the midfield in grand prix points finishes, with 15 top-10 results in 20 races and a single retirement. Tsolov will take a reserve role for 2027, with more private testing, rookie practice sessions and simulator work.