Liam Lawson and 2026 teammate Arvid Lindblad have been confirmed by Visa Cash App Racing Bulls for the 2027 Formula One season. The long-awaited announcement came on Thursday (European time) squashing all rumours and speculation while bringing back some sensibility to their 2027 line-up.
“I’m very happy to be continuing with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls next year,” said Lawson. “We’ve had a brilliant season together and the team has worked very hard to produce a fast car, which I’ve loved driving.
“It feels great to be part of a historic season for the team as we continue our fight for P5 in the constructors’ championship.
“It’s a testament to the hard work of everyone both at track, and back at the factory. “I’m looking forward to carrying this moment forward with Arvid through to 2027; we’re building something super positive and I’m excited by what we can achieve together.”
Still, the question remains, why has it taken so long to announce what practically makes sense? Speculative opinion says that Lawson’s performance, particularly over the last five Grand Prix, has cemented his place on the grid. Yet, his results come from the continuous improvement over the last 18-months since he was dropped by Oracle Red Bull Racing back down to the Racing Bulls team. Even at the mid-way point of the 2026 season, arguably Lawson had achieved enough to warrant a seat for 2027.
I doubt that we will learn anything more from what could be considered a failed marketing exercise by Racing Bulls. This should have been announced weeks ago. In not doing so, it raises more doubts and questions and shakes the confidence on what the long-term future will be for Lawson. As it looks more doubtful that it will be with Racing Bulls, we can have the confidence that Lawson has established his own credibility to be on the F1 grid and will on the radar of other F1 teams.
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