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Liam Lawson made good progress in Qatar after a disappointing qualifying at the Lusail International Circuit.
Liam Lawson expressed disappointment over the damage he received during qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix, stating it significantly impacted his race outcome. Despite starting 12th on the grid, he managed to move up during the race and finished in ninth place, earning valuable points for Racing Bulls. Lawson believed that without the qualifying damage, a better result would have been possible. Moving forward to the season finale in Abu Dhabi, an announcement on the Red Bull driver lineup for 2026 is anticipated, although Lawson has not received confirmation about his future yet. It is understood that Lawson will continue with Racing Bulls next season, where he will partner with Arvid Lindblad while Isack Hadjar is expected to replace Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull.
