Lawson Awaits Racing Bulls Decision for 2027
Ted Kravitz believes Liam Lawson has hinted that Racing Bulls have told him whether he will race for them next year.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Motorsports
Liam Lawson has not been offered a contract for 2027 and said he still does not know where or if he will drive next year. Ted Kravitz believes Lawson has hinted that Racing Bulls have told him their decision, and Nikola Tsolov is reportedly in the running to partner Arvid Lindblad at the team.
Why it matters
Lawson's uncertain future leaves him without a confirmed seat as the season nears its end, while Racing Bulls reportedly weigh a driver lineup for 2027. The situation matters for drivers hoping to secure places on the grid.
Lawson has scored 83 points this season and sits ninth in the world championship standings, 45 points ahead of Arvid Lindblad and 24 points behind Isack Hadjar in eighth. Official confirmation of Racing Bulls' 2027 plans has not been reported.
The players
Liam Lawson
A New Zealand racing driver who has competed for Racing Bulls and Red Bull Racing in Formula One.
Racing Bulls
The Formula One team, formerly Toro Rosso, that serves as a feeder team for Red Bull Racing.
Max Verstappen
A Dutch Formula One driver and four-time world champion who races for Red Bull Racing.
The details
Lawson, 24, has raced for Racing Bulls and Red Bull when Isack Hadjar was injured. He made contact with Max Verstappen during FP2 at the Mexico City Grand Prix last weekend.
Timeline
Friday practice in Mexico: Racing Bulls reportedly made its decision on Lawson before this session.
Last weekend: Lawson made contact with Verstappen during FP2 at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
This weekend: The Sao Paulo Grand Prix takes place in Brazil.
Season Trajectory
Red Bull's junior system has long moved drivers between Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls, and Lawson's uncertain 2027 position follows that pattern. His 83-point season and ninth-place standing will shape how the team weighs its driver lineup for next year.
Lawson's standing and points total determine his leverage in contract talks, so fantasy players tracking the championship should note his ninth-place position. Racing Bulls' 2027 lineup decision will affect which drivers appear on next season's grid.
The takeaway
Driver futures in Formula One often hinge on results and the parent team's plans, so Lawson's position illustrates how quickly a seat can become uncertain. Readers following the sport should watch for official Racing Bulls announcements after the Brazilian round.
What happens next
The Sao Paulo Grand Prix this weekend in Brazil is the next scheduled round, and Racing Bulls has not announced its 2027 driver lineup.
Further reading
Follow the latest developments in Motorsports coverage for more on driver lineups and the championship picture.
