News Summary
- Racing Bulls has yet to confirm its 2027 driver line-up, despite most of the Formula 1 grid already being settled.
- Liam Lawson has scored 69 points this season, while rookie Arvid Lindblad has collected 38.
- Team principal Alan Permane expects a decision within the coming weeks.
Racing Bulls will decide its 2027 Formula 1 driver line-up in the coming weeks, according to team principal Alan Permane, leaving Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad waiting for confirmation despite helping the team climb to fifth in the Constructors’ Championship.
The Faenza-based outfit is one of only two teams, alongside Haas, yet to finalise its driver pairing for next season. Both Lawson and Lindblad remain candidates to continue, but the team has not committed publicly to retaining its current combination.
Speaking during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, Permane confirmed that a decision was approaching while stressing that the process remained open.
The uncertainty comes despite a competitive season for Racing Bulls. Lawson has accumulated 69 championship points, including 14 earned during his spell substituting for Isack Hadjar at Red Bull, while Lindblad has contributed another 38 in his rookie campaign.
Lawson and Lindblad strengthen their cases
Lawson’s experience has provided Racing Bulls with a valuable reference throughout the season, particularly as the team has established itself as a regular points contender.
Lindblad, meanwhile, has demonstrated the potential that earned him promotion to Formula 1. His performances have kept him in contention for another season despite the pressure traditionally associated with Red Bull’s junior-driver programme.
Both drivers qualified inside the top ten for the Singapore Grand Prix, with Lawson eighth and Lindblad ninth, offering another indication of the team’s progress.
The result followed a campaign in which Racing Bulls has frequently challenged established midfield rivals, giving its management several reasons to consider continuity.
Racing Bulls among final teams to confirm 2027 seats
The wider Formula 1 driver market has become increasingly settled, concentrating attention on the remaining opportunities at Racing Bulls and Haas.
Permane’s comments indicate that the team intends to resolve its situation before the conclusion of the current championship, although no specific announcement date has been confirmed.
The 2026 Formula 1 season continues with the United States Grand Prix in Austin, where the team’s driver selection process will remain a subject of attention.
