Liam Lawson Racing Bulls 2027 Formula 1 driver line-up, Digi Mart USA News: Racing Bulls may face a public-relations problem if they decide not to re-sign Liam Lawson for 2027, according to this opinion piece published by the NZ Herald. After qualifying third for the Brazilian Grand Prix, the Kiwi finished seventh, marking his 15th points finish in 20 grands prix this season.
That result ties the record for the most points finishes in a season by a Racing Bulls driver, a mark set by Pierre Gasly at then-AlphaTauri in 2021. Despite this, Lawson remains unsigned for 2027, while the team has already secured team principal Alan Permane through 2031.
Permane said Racing Bulls will use data to choose between Lawson and Formula Two driver Nikola Tsolov, describing the process as “some snap decisions have been made” and an effort to “apply a little bit of science.” The article argues that Lawson holds a clear advantage over teammate Arvid Lindblad, leading 14-8 in sprint qualifying and 17-5 in grand prix finishes, and holding an 89-38 championship advantage.
The author questions the purpose of Racing Bulls, which has served as a development outfit for Red Bull since the Toro Rosso era. The piece notes the team is currently fifth in the constructors’ standings and has an estimated $180 million in earnings.
It argues that past driver changes, including the replacement of Lawson with Nyck de Vries and Daniel Ricciardo, undermined the team’s stated commitment to developing junior drivers.
The article also argues that dropping Lawson could discourage other drivers, including Lindblad and Isack Hadjar, from remaining within the Red Bull program. It notes that Haas has signed Ferrari junior Rafael Camara, who leads Tsolov by seven points in Formula Two, though Camara struggled in his Haas debut in Brazil.
Lawson is reportedly not interested in a move to Cadillac, where American driver Colton Herta has completed the requirements for a super licence. The author concludes that Lawson waiting out 2027 as a reserve while seeking a chance with another team in 2028 appears the most likely outcome if he is dropped by Racing Bulls.
