F1: Lawson reportedly “on track” for 2027 Racing Bulls contract

Liam Lawson’s chances of securing his Racing Bulls seat for the 2027 season have reportedly been bolstered following his results in Brazil.

The Kiwi star managed to cross the line in eighth position, but was then promoted to seventh, after Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was hit with a penalty.

This result marks another consecutive points finish for Lawson, and one that reportedly got the attention of the bosses at Racing Bulls. 

Speaking on the looming decision, Racing Bulls Team Principal Alan Permane didn’t sound in any rush to get it done. 

“We’re trying to apply a little bit of science, and that takes some time,” he said.

“So we are looking at everything and studying, analysing, and time is on our side. We’re not in a rush to do anything, and I’m very confident the right decision will be made.”

Despite the fact Racing Bulls is yet to announce either of its drivers for the 2027 season, it seems Arvid Lindblad has more of a guarantee of retaining his seat compared to Lawson. 

While Lindblad hasn’t produced at the same level in terms of race results compared to Lawson, Racing Bulls’ status as a development team sways in the British driver’s favour.

While Lawson has netted an impressive 89 points on the season, his future with the team is up in the air, considering how well Nikola Tsolov is performing in Formula 2. 

Tsolov currently sits second in the F1 standings, with two rounds remaining, and should claim the championship if Rafael Camara carries on in the Haas F1 car. 

Despite this, Lawson’s recent performances have him “on track” to secure the seat for 2027, according to a report published by The Race. 

A big part of this is reportedly down to the backing of Permane, who Lawson has impressed with his pace throughout the season. 

Speaking on the decision, Lawson said:

“Obviously, they’ll decide on what they do there. I feel like Alan’s been extremely supportive to me. I appreciate that a lot.

“And I’ve enjoyed working closely with him and with the team this year. But, yeah, obviously, it’s a big organisation.”

As a final statement on the topic, following the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Alan Permane shared some positivity towards Lawson:

“I realise it’s frustrating for our drivers,” he said. “I realise it’s frustrating for everyone else, but we want to get it right, and we will get it right. I’m sure when we announce it in the coming weeks, everyone will be happy.”