P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Liam Lawson still has not received confirmation over his place on the F1 grid for the 2026 season.
Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane emphasized that Liam Lawson must deliver flawless race weekends and contribute to producing an ideal car for the remainder of the season to secure his place in F1 next year. With Max Verstappen being the only confirmed driver for Red Bull Racing next season, Lawson’s future in F1 is uncertain. Despite an improvement in performance since rejoining Racing Bulls, there is speculation that Lawson or Yuki Tsunoda might be replaced by Red Bull junior Arvid Lindblad in 2026. Permane highlighted the importance of Lawson executing perfect race weekends to maintain his seat for the following year amid stiff competition. As teams focus on developing next year’s car under new technical regulations, major changes in the pecking order are not anticipated, making it challenging to achieve significant results in the remaining seven rounds of the season.
