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Liam Lawson has revealed that he only learned that he would be retaining his drive in F1 with Racing Bulls into 2026 after the Qatar GP.
Liam Lawson learned about retaining his drive in Formula 1 with Racing Bulls for 2026 after the Qatar Grand Prix, marking his first full season with the team alongside rookie Arvid Lindblad. He started the season at Red Bull with Max Verstappen but was demoted due to challenging performances. Returning to Racing Bulls stabilized his form, leading Red Bull to commit to him for the upcoming rule changes. Lawson found out about his drive retention after the race in Qatar from team boss Alan Permane, although he had been trying to learn about it throughout the weekend. The news brought both pressure and excitement, as Lawson looks forward to preparing for the new season challenges under the upcoming rule changes alongside his team.
