Racing Bulls keep Lawson and Lindblad for 2027

Racing Bulls will keep Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad together for the 2027 Formula 1 season after confirming both drivers have extended their contracts. The announcement on November 12, 2026, settles a question mark over Lawson’s future and gives the team continuity as it pursues fifth place in the Constructors’ Championship.

Lawson’s form strengthens the case for continuity

Lawson’s seat had been the subject of speculation, with Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov emerging as a possible replacement. Team principal Alan Permane had previously said a decision was still pending, and the team had been weighing its options after Tsolov’s first FP1 appearance for Racing Bulls. Our report on Permane’s earlier comments about the 2027 line-up followed that process.

Lawson’s recent performance at the São Paulo Grand Prix added weight to his case. He started third and finished seventh, taking his points tally to 89. It was his fourth seventh-place result in five Grands Prix, helping Racing Bulls strengthen their hold on fifth in the teams’ standings. If they preserve that position, it would be the best result in the team’s history, dating back to its origins as Minardi.

The result also came amid wider attention on Lawson’s season. Read our coverage of Lawson’s position after Brazil for more on the discussion around his progress.

Lindblad earns a second season after a consistent rookie campaign

Lindblad has added 38 points to Racing Bulls’ campaign. His consistency in his first Formula 1 season has secured him a second year alongside Lawson, giving the team a pairing Permane described as the right balance of experience and ambition.

Permane said both drivers had shown their ability and potential during the season, while also making progress as a partnership. He expects the team to build on its current development and take another step towards its ambitions in 2027.

The confirmation leaves unresolved places elsewhere on next year’s grid. Haas has yet to announce a contract for Ollie Bearman, although both sides have indicated they want to continue together. At Cadillac, Valtteri Bottas has a multi-year agreement, while the status of Sergio Perez and test driver Colton Herta’s Super Licence situation have raised questions about the team’s second seat.