P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Liam Lawson is staying with Racing Bulls for the 2026 F1 season, his first full campaign with the team.
Liam Lawson recently revealed that he found out Racing Bulls had chosen to retain him for the 2026 F1 season after the race weekend in Qatar.
He is set to take on the role of team leader alongside rookie Arvid Lindblad for his first full season with the team next year.
Despite his efforts to find out earlier, Lawson was informed by team principal Alan Permane post the Lusail weekend.
Although the uncertainty created pressure, Lawson stated that he had experienced similar situations before and understood the nature of such decisions within the team.
Looking ahead to the 2026 season, Lawson expressed excitement about the opportunity to work with the team during the pre-season and prepare for the challenges under the new regulations in Formula 1.
