Lawson has no assurance over Racing Bulls seat for 2027

Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson said he has no assurance of a seat for 2027, despite finishing seventh at the Mexico City Grand Prix, as the team weighs its future lineup. Lawson told Sky Sports F1 after the race that he was trying to maximise his performance each weekend and had given everything in Mexico. He said there was “definitely no assurance at the moment for next year.” His comments describe his understanding of the situation, not a final decision by the team. Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer praised Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov, who drove Lawson’s car in Friday practice in Mexico City. Bayer said Tsolov performed well on his first outing in the car and integrated smoothly with the team. He said the decision on the drivers rests with team principal Alan Permane, who will announce it when he considers the time right. Bayer also said Lawson’s performances had earned recognition in the paddock. He added that Racing Bulls has a role in developing new drivers, citing the 22 drivers the organisation has brought into Formula 1, including Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. Bayer did not say whether Lawson would keep his seat or whether Tsolov would be promoted. Lawson started...