Liam Lawson's 2026 season highlights

Liam Lawson had a strong 2026 season, scoring points in 12 of the first 17 races, including his best Formula 1 result of fifth place at the Monaco Grand Prix and a repeat of that performance in the Singapore Sprint.

Red Bull's uncertainty about Lawson's future

Despite his performances, Liam Lawson has acknowledged that his future in the Red Bull program is uncertain. Red Bull is evaluating options for the 2027 season, including potentially promoting Nikola Tsolov, another young driver from their development program.

Lawson's priorities and openness to change

Lawson emphasized that his goal is to win races and that he is positioning himself to do so. He added that if another team offers him better opportunities to achieve this, he would consider joining them, though he has not ruled out staying with Red Bull.

Factors beyond results in Red Bull's decisions

Lawson noted that Red Bull’s decisions are not always based solely on sporting results, referencing past instances where other factors influenced their choices. He also mentioned that while the possibility of a team change has been discussed, it is not currently a focus for him.

Focus on final races and team performance

Lawson is concentrating on the remaining races of the season, as Racing Bulls is competing closely for fifth place in the constructor’s championship. His strong performances could increase his appeal to other teams if Red Bull decides to change its driver lineup.

No official decision yet for 2027

As of now, no official decision has been made regarding Lawson’s future in the 2027 season. He plans to continue relying on his results to shape his opportunities moving forward.