The 2026 season has seen Liam Lawson stand out in Formula 1, achieving a total of 83 points, almost double that of his closest rival, Pierre Gasly, who only has 42. Surprisingly, his performance has not been affected by his brief stints with Red Bull, where his points per race were similar to what he has achieved with Racing Bulls.
However, his continuity at the Faenza team for 2027 is not guaranteed. Nikola Tsolov, a strong candidate from the Formula 2 championship, has dominated the competition with six victories in the first fourteen races of the season, although his qualifying speed has not been on par with his rivals. Tsolov is only seven points behind the championship leader, Rafael Camara, who will debut in F1 with Haas at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
The presence of Arvid Lindblad has complicated Lawson’s situation, who has outperformed his teammate in qualifying. Currently, Lawson leads his exchange with Lindblad with a record of 12-6 in qualifying, and is significantly faster in race pace. Additionally, in the last four races, he has accumulated 24 points, surpassing other drivers like George Russell.
Red Bull’s decision for 2027 may depend on whether they believe Lawson’s recent form deserves another opportunity with the main team. If so, Tsolov could be reevaluated or require time in a lower category, such as Super Formula, a path that drivers like Gasly and Lawson himself have already followed.
The uncertainty about Lawson’s future continues to be a recurring topic in press conferences. In a recent interview, he expressed his disappointment over the lack of security in his position at the team: ‘It’s a big shame, but it’s something I have to face at this moment. I’m trying to do my best every time I get in the race car.’
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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