Lawson under immense pressure to retain his Formula 1 seat for 2027
Liam Lawson will have to work hard to keep his seat in Formula 1. The New Zealander just managed to hold on to his seat for the 2026 campaign, and it’s questionable whether what he’s shown this season will be enough for another year in the competition.
Liam Lawson faces significant pressure to secure his Formula 1 seat for the 2027 season. The New Zealander has had a volatile journey, debuting in 2023 after replacing Daniel Ricciardo, who was injured. Lawson then started 2024 on the sidelines before replacing Ricciardo permanently. However, his tenure at Red Bull Racing was brief, with a demotion to Racing Bulls after two races in 2025.
Red Bull renewed his contract for 2026, as Lawson was seen as their more experienced driver, while Arvid Lindblad was promoted to a reserve role. Lawson's performance has been inconsistent, often trailing his teammates. If he fails to outperform his replacement, Arvid Lindblad, in the second half of the 2026 season, he risks losing his seat.
Red Bull Racing has eyes on young talent, with Nikola Tsolov leading the Formula 2 championship, and he is considered a potential successor to Lawson.
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