Racing Bulls retain Lawson and Lindblad for 2027

Drivers secure future seats

Racing Bulls announced on Thursday that both drivers are retained for next year. Liam Lawson, aged 24, will partner Arvid Lindblad, who is 19 years old. This decision ends weeks of speculation regarding the New Zealander's position with the squad. The team principal stated that this pairing represents the best combination of experience and ambition available.

Context behind the choice

Earlier reports suggested Nikola Tsolov might replace Lawson before the announcement was made. Red Bull decided against promoting the Bulgarian Formula 2 contender for the main drive seat. Lawson previously struggled during his time alongside Max Verstappen in 2025 before returning to the team. He scored points in fifteen races this season while Isack Hadjar recovered from a broken wrist.

Championship standings and goals

The duo currently sits ninth in the Drivers Championship with 89 points for Lawson. Racing Bulls are positioned fifth in the Constructors Championship, forty-five points ahead of Alpine. Both drivers expressed happiness about continuing their partnership into the future season. They aim to build on the progress made during this historic campaign for the squad.