Racing Bulls retain Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad for 2027
Racing Bulls have confirmed both drivers for next season, ending uncertainty over Liam Lawson's future and keeping their existing pairing together for the 2027 Formula 1 campaign.
By Hushread Stories, from 8 outlets · First published 12 Nov 2026
In brief
- Racing Bulls confirmed on November 12 that Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad will remain for 2027.
- The announcement ends uncertainty surrounding Lawson, whose future had been the subject of recent speculation.
- Lindblad, who is 19, will continue alongside Lawson rather than make way for a replacement.
- The decision keeps the existing driver pairing together at Racing Bulls, which belongs to Red Bull.
- Both Racing Bulls seats are now confirmed for next season, settling the team's immediate driver selection.
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Racing Bulls confirm Lawson and Lindblad for 2027
Sky Sports ↗How it started
The uncertainty centred on Liam Lawson. His future at Racing Bulls had been the subject of recent speculation, according to The Independent, even as Arvid Lindblad's prospects were described positively.
The question was whether the team would keep its existing pairing for 2027. Infobae reported that rumours had circulated in the paddock in the weeks before the announcement.
How it unfolded
On November 12, Racing Bulls announced that Lawson and Lindblad would both continue next season, CNN Brasil reported. It identified Lawson as a New Zealander and Lindblad as British.
The decision was a retention of both current drivers, not the arrival of a new pairing. Sky Sports reported that both had been confirmed for the 2027 Formula 1 season.
L'Équipe also reported the extensions on November 12. The announcement resolved the uncertainty over Lawson while confirming that Lindblad, 19, would remain alongside him, as reported by The Independent.
Where it stands
Both Racing Bulls seats are now settled for 2027. BBC Sport confirmed that Lawson and Lindblad will continue as the drivers for Red Bull's second team.
The supplied reports establish the pairing for next season but do not give detailed contract terms or commitments beyond 2027.
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