Liam Lawson retains his F1 seat at Racing Bulls alongside Arvid Lindblad

FAENZA, ITALY Liam Lawson is staying in Formula 1 for 2027 with Racing Bulls alongside teammate Arvid Lindblad after speculation he would be replaced by up-and-coming Formula 2 driver Nikola Tsolov. Racing Bulls gave Tsolov a run in practice for last month’s Mexico City Grand Prix and has historically preferred to try out younger talent if its existing drivers didn’t make a permanent step up to the main Red Bull team.

Instead, Tsolov gets a reserve driver role with Red Bull. “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,” team principal Alan Permane said on Thursday. “I have no doubt that this is the best driver lineup for us, bringing a strong combination of experience and ambition.