Lawson Scores Points Again as He Awaits 2027 Seat Decision
- Despite a standout season placing him ninth in the 2026 championship as the highest-ranked midfield driver, Liam Lawson remains without a confirmed seat at Racing Bulls for 2027.
- Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer confirmed a decision rests with team principal Alan Permane, leaving an effective shootout for the final 2027 seat between Lawson and Bulgarian Formula Two driver Nikola Tsolov.
- Currently boasting 89 points, Lawson sits as the 'best of the rest' driver, playing a pivotal role in Racing Bulls' pursuit of fifth in the constructors' championship, worth an estimated $180 million.
- Following Sunday's race, Lawson admitted he has received 'no assurance' regarding his 2027 prospects, focusing on maximizing performance while team principal Permane evaluates data to finalize the pairing.
- Team principal Permane, signed through 2031, maintains a cryptic stance on the selection, stating 'everyone will be happy' as Racing Bulls weighs candidates against Lawson's consistent performance this season.
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Motor racing-Lawson scores points again as he awaits 2027 seat decision
Nov 9 (Reuters) - Liam Lawson confirmed his status as the best of the midfield drivers with seventh place at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday but still can do nothing but hope for the best when it comes to a spot on the grid for next season.
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Nov 9 : Liam Lawson confirmed his status as the best of the midfield drivers with seventh place at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday but still can do nothing but hope for the best when it comes to a spot on the grid for next season. The Racing Bulls driver swept past eventual race winner Lando Norris to t
Martin Brundle calls Red Bull “pathetic” if Verstappen-Lawson clash ends Liam’s career
Martin Brundle has fiercely criticised Red Bull, branding the team “pathetic” if the collision between Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson during Mexico City Grand Prix practice influences the New Zealander’s future with Racing Bulls. The incident unfolded in FP2 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, when both drivers, returning after their cars were driven by rookies Ayumu Iwasa and Nikola Tsolov in FP1, collided while competing for track time. The F…
The Racing Bulls Formula One team will certainly no longer require the services of Liam Lawson at the end of the season.
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