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Liam Lawson is expected to retain his current race drive with Racing Bulls into the 2026 F1 season, according to a report published in his native New Zealand.
According to a report from New Zealand, Liam Lawson is expected to continue with Racing Bulls for the 2026 Formula 1 season after a challenging start with Red Bull. Lawson replaced Sergio Perez but struggled and was later demoted. Although lagging behind his rookie teammate Isack Hadjar, he achieved Racing Bulls’ best result in Austria. Lawson expressed relief at scoring points in Austria and emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum. Red Bull is considering keeping Lawson for the full season, pending Yuki Tsunoda’s performance, with Arvid Lindblad possibly joining the team if Tsunoda is released. Lindblad impressed during his F1 weekend debut at Silverstone and could be a strong addition to the Racing Bulls lineup.
