P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull made a big decision surrounding its sister team for 2026, with Liam Lawson having kept a race seat over Yuki Tsunoda.
The announcement of Liam Lawson’s 2026 Racing Bulls seat has sparked debate over Red Bull’s decision to retain him over Yuki Tsunoda. Lawson will continue with Racing Bulls in 2026, partnering rookie Arvid Lindblad, while Tsunoda moves to a reserve and test driver role after being replaced by Isack Hadjar. Both drivers faced challenges racing alongside Max Verstappen, with Lawson showing promise and improvement after a rough start in Australia and China, scoring 38 points in 22 races. On the other hand, Tsunoda struggled with consistency and ultimately finished 17th in the drivers’ championship. With Lawson staying and Tsunoda moving out, the question remains whether Red Bull made the right call. Cast your vote in the poll!
