Lawson Sends Strong Signal to Red Bull After 2027 F1 Deal
Liam Lawson has acknowledged that Red Bull helped shape him into “a much stronger person” as he advanced through Formula 1, just as news broke that he will secure a 2027 grid position.
On Thursday, the Kiwi driver was announced as a continuing member of the Milton Keynes-based squad’s satellite outfit, Racing Bulls, for the upcoming season alongside colleague Arvid Lindblad.
By delivering numerous high-quality results this campaign, Lawson has guaranteed his place on the roster for 2027, thereby quelling rumors that junior prospect Nikola Tsolov would take his spot.
Tsolov remains with the organization for at least one more year, having been reassigned to the reserve driver role for both of the team’s entries.
This stability allows Lawson to demonstrate his growing capabilities for another year, proving he possesses not just the driving talent shown this season, but also the psychological resilience required for the job.
Such dual qualities are vital for any Red Bull junior aiming to succeed, given the academy’s reputation for a harsh and uncompromising development philosophy.
Liam Lawson has raised his performance level in 2026, guaranteeing his 2027 seat with Racing Bulls remains safe.
During an exclusive conversation with Motorsport Week at the Mexico City Grand Prix, Lawson attributed his current development to that specific ethos.
“You definitely get exposed to it [the necessity to be tough] at a very young age, so for us we’ve all dealt with it since we were very, very young,” he said.
“And yes, I would say it’s something [where] you get that level of exposure to it before F1, which helps when you step into F1. But at the same time, I would say none of that could really prepare me for what the start of my Formula 1 career was like.
“But looking back now I would say I’m definitely a much stronger person because of it.”
With his future now settled, Lawson travels to Las Vegas next weekend to resume F1 competition with peace of mind.
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