News Summary
- Liam Lawson finished seventh in Singapore, adding six championship points to his four from Saturday’s sprint.
- Racing Bulls remains fifth in the Constructors’ Championship.
- The team has yet to announce its 2027 driver line-up, with a decision expected in the coming weeks.
Liam Lawson has strengthened his position in the fight for a 2027 Formula 1 seat at Racing Bulls after collecting ten points across the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, although the team has yet to confirm its driver line-up for next season.
The New Zealander followed his fifth-place finish in Saturday’s sprint with seventh place in Sunday’s grand prix, continuing a productive run for the Faenza-based outfit.
His latest result came at an important moment in the driver market, with Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane indicating that the team’s 2027 line-up will be decided in the coming weeks.
Lawson and rookie Arvid Lindblad currently occupy the team’s race seats, while the wider Red Bull driver programme remains an important consideration in the selection process.
Lawson delivers another strong Singapore performance
Lawson qualified eighth for the grand prix and converted his starting position into seventh place, adding six championship points to the four earned in the sprint.
The result took his personal championship total to 69 points, including the points collected during his temporary return to Red Bull earlier in the season.
It also followed his fifth-place finish in the Singapore sprint, which had already strengthened his case for another season.
Permane praised the New Zealander’s performance after Sunday’s race, highlighting his ability to manage tyre wear and maintain a consistent pace after overtaking Pierre Gasly on the opening lap.
Racing Bulls finished the Singapore weekend fifth in the Constructors’ Championship, continuing its battle to remain ahead of its midfield rivals.
Racing Bulls has not confirmed its 2027 drivers
Despite Lawson’s results, Racing Bulls has maintained that it will not rush its decision.
Permane recently outlined the team’s selection process, with three drivers under consideration for two seats.
Lawson’s performances have strengthened his position, but the team must also assess Lindblad’s rookie season and the wider development needs of Red Bull’s driver programme.
The New Zealander’s campaign has included a temporary spell at Red Bull, providing additional experience alongside his work with Racing Bulls.
His return to the Faenza team was followed by a series of competitive performances that have helped establish the outfit among the leading midfield contenders.
Singapore result adds to Lawson’s 2027 argument
Lawson’s Singapore weekend provides another example of his consistency in points-scoring positions.
The driver has already been the subject of questions about his long-term future, despite meeting many of Racing Bulls’ performance expectations during the 2026 season.
With the championship entering its final stages, the team is approaching the point at which it must settle its plans for 2027.
Permane has indicated that an announcement should follow within the coming weeks, although no specific date has been confirmed.
The next Formula 1 race takes place at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, where Lawson will continue his season with Racing Bulls.
