Liam Lawson F1 fate confirmed as Racing Bulls reach decision on 2027 seats

Racing Bulls have finally announced their driver lineup for 2027 with Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad both retaining their seats for next season.

The Red Bull sister team has kept anxious fans (and drivers) waiting for weeks to reveal who will be in their cars for next year, but on Thursday morning at least we had the big reveal.

New Zealander Lawson might be the most relieved man in F1 on the back of that announcement, after an agonising wait for his renewal to be announced.

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Lawson rewarded for terrific 2026 performances

The 24-year-old has been highly impressive this season, consistently proving the best of the midfield battle outside of the sport's four dominant teams.

Lawson admitted he didn't know what more he could do to prove himself after an excellent seventh-place finish in Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. He currently sits in ninth place in the 2026 Drivers' standings and also deputised for the injured Isack Hadjar in three races at Red Bull.

There had been consistent speculation that Red Bull could hand Lawson's seat to the exciting young Bulgarian Nikola Tsolov, but that speculation has finally been put to bed.

Lawson said: “I’m very happy to be continuing with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls next year. We’ve had a brilliant season together and the team has worked very hard to produce a fast car, which I’ve loved driving.

"It feels great to be part of a historic season for the team as we continue our fight for P5 in the Constructors' Championship. It's a testament to the hard work of everyone both at track, and back at the factory.

"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.”

Lindblad renewal leaves just one 2027 seat open

Lawson's rookie team-mate Lindblad meanwhile also retains his seat after a promising first season in the sport. He sits 11th in the standings with 38 points.

The 19-year-old said: "I'm very happy to be continuing with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls in 2027. Looking back on my first season in Formula One, it's been a truly special year, full of new experiences and learnings since the very first pre-season test.

"I'd like to thank everyone at VCARB and Red Bull for their trust and support. I'm incredibly grateful to everyone in the team for their hard work, commitment and collaboration throughout the season, and for the strong relationships we've built along the way.

"I can't wait to get started next year, building on everything I've learned during my rookie season. It's set to be an exciting year, and I look forward to continuing to drive alongside Liam."

Thursday's announcement means there is now just one seat still open for 2027, the one alongside new boy Rafael Camara at Haas. Brit Ollie Bearman remains favourite to claim that.

2027 F1 driver market

1 seat open

Drivers shown as Confirmed have been included in F1's official 2027 grid update. All remaining seats are currently listed as TBC.

McLaren

Lando Norris Confirmed

Oscar Piastri Confirmed

Mercedes

Kimi AntonelliConfirmed

George RussellConfirmed

Red Bull

Max Verstappen Confirmed

Isack Hadjar Confirmed

Ferrari

Charles Leclerc Confirmed

Lewis Hamilton Confirmed

Williams

Alex AlbonConfirmed

Carlos SainzConfirmed

Racing Bulls

Liam Lawson Confirmed

Arvid Lindblad Confirmed

Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso Confirmed

Lance Stroll Confirmed

Haas

Rafael Camara Confirmed

Audi

Nico HulkenbergConfirmed

Gabriel BortoletoConfirmed

Alpine

Pierre Gasly Confirmed

Franco ColapintoConfirmed

Cadillac

Sergio Perez Confirmed

Valtteri Bottas Confirmed

Team boss Permane delighted with driver renewals

Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane said: "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.

"I have no doubt that this is the best driver line-up for us, bringing a strong combination of experience and ambition.

"Together, we have a solid foundation to build on the progress made this year, continue pushing ourselves forward and take the next step towards achieving our ambitions in 2027."

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