Racing Bulls Retain Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad for 2027 Formula 1 Season
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Post By
Emmie
- November 13, 2026
Racing Bulls have confirmed that Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad will remain as their driver pairing for the 2027 Formula 1 campaign, opting for stability rather than fast-tracking another junior talent onto the grid.
Lawson’s future had been the subject of paddock speculation while Red Bull weighed up promoting 19-year-old Bulgarian Formula 2 front-runner Nikola Tsolov. Instead, Tsolov has been appointed as the official reserve driver for both Red Bull-owned squads next year, where he will complete simulator duties, tyre tests, and Free Practice outings.
Team principal Alan Permane praised the duo's progress across the current campaign:
"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."
Keeping the 24-year-old New Zealander provides a reliable benchmark alongside 19-year-old Briton Lindblad, who has impressed during his debut year by collecting 38 points. Lawson, meanwhile, has enjoyed his strongest F1 season to date, and is currently sitting ninth in the Drivers' Championship on 89 points as the highest-scoring midfield competitor, including a three-race spell filling in at the senior Red Bull team for an injured Isack Hadjar.
Their combined consistency has put Racing Bulls on track for a historic fifth-place finish in the Constructors' Championship, holding a comfortable 45-point cushion over Alpine with three rounds remaining.
Reacting to the contract renewal, Lawson said:
"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 fifth place in the constructors' championship…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 also expressed his gratitude to the squad ahead of his sophomore season:
"Looking back on my first season in Formula 1, 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."
With Racing Bulls locking in their roster, only one seat on next year's 22-car grid remains officially unconfirmed at Haas, where Oliver Bearman is widely expected to stay alongside incoming rookie Rafael Camara.
