News Summary
- Liam Lawson has 77 points in the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship, compared with 38 for Racing Bulls teammate Arvid Lindblad.
- Lawson earned 14 points during his earlier spell with Red Bull, meaning his actual contribution to Racing Bulls stands at 63 points.
- The New Zealander has therefore scored 25 more points for Racing Bulls than Lindblad, an important distinction as the team prepares its 2027 line-up.
Liam Lawson has strengthened his position at Racing Bulls with another points finish in the United States Grand Prix, but the comparison with teammate Arvid Lindblad requires more than a glance at the Drivers’ Championship. The New Zealander now has 77 points against the British rookie’s 38, although 14 of Lawson’s points came during his earlier spell with Red Bull.
Excluding those points gives a clearer picture of the teammates’ actual contributions to Racing Bulls: Lawson has scored 63 points for the team, compared with Lindblad’s 38. The 25-point difference remains significant, but it is considerably smaller than the 39-point gap shown in the overall championship standings.
Lawson vs Lindblad: The numbers after Austin
The United States Grand Prix provided another opportunity for Lawson to demonstrate his value to Racing Bulls.
He finished ninth at Circuit of The Americas, collecting two points and again placing among the leading midfield drivers.
Lindblad finished 12th and failed to score.
The outcome moved Lawson to 77 points overall, while Lindblad remained on 38.
However, the difference between the drivers’ championship totals does not correspond directly to the points each has earned for their current team.
Lawson vs Lindblad — 2026 points comparison
| Statistic | L. LAWSON | A. LINDBLAD |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers’ Championship points | 77 | 38 |
| Points earned at Red Bull | 14 | 0 |
| Points earned for Racing Bulls | 63 | 38 |
| Austin finish | 9th | 12th |
| Austin points | 2 | 0 |
The comparison distinguishes Lawson’s points earned during his Red Bull appearances from those secured after returning to Racing Bulls.
The figures show that Lawson has contributed approximately 66% more points to Racing Bulls than Lindblad.
That remains a substantial advantage, particularly in the midfield, where a small number of points can change championship positions.
However, the distinction matters when assessing drivers who have not spent the entire season in identical circumstances.
Lawson’s consistency becomes valuable in midfield battle
Lawson’s results have been particularly valuable because Racing Bulls generally operates behind the championship’s strongest four teams.
That was evident in Austin, where both cars from Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull and McLaren finished ahead of the New Zealander.
Lawson acknowledged that ninth place was effectively the maximum available in such circumstances.
“When everyone finishes, for us it’s a P9 or a P10,” he explained after the race.
The statement illustrates the difficulty of scoring points consistently when eight positions are regularly occupied by faster machinery.
For a midfield team, finishing ninth or tenth can represent a successful weekend, even though those results attract considerably less attention than podium finishes.
Lawson has increasingly demonstrated his ability to capitalise on those opportunities.
That consistency strengthens his case as Racing Bulls considers its plans for next season.
Lindblad remains an important part of Racing Bulls’ future
The points comparison does not mean Lindblad has failed to justify his place in Formula 1.
The British rookie is completing his first full season at the highest level, while Lawson has previous experience with both Racing Bulls and Red Bull.
That difference in experience should be considered when comparing results.
Lindblad has also contributed 38 points to the team’s total, providing useful support in the Constructors’ Championship.
The comparison therefore reveals two different aspects of Racing Bulls’ driver programme.
Lawson has become a consistent points scorer with a stronger understanding of Formula 1 race management.
Lindblad remains a developing driver with valuable potential and a season of experience to build upon.
The 2027 Racing Bulls driver situation remains important because the team must balance immediate performance with longer-term development.
A separate analysis of the competition for the two seats also examines the wider driver market.
Mexico provides another direct comparison
The Mexican Grand Prix on November 1 offers both drivers another opportunity to contribute points.
The high altitude of Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez creates an unusual technical challenge for every team, including Racing Bulls.
Cooling, aerodynamic efficiency and tyre behaviour will all influence the competitive order.
For Lawson, the priority will be to continue finishing among the highest-placed drivers outside the leading teams.
For Lindblad, the objective will be to close the gap and maximise any scoring opportunity that becomes available.
The results will add another chapter to a comparison that should be judged through the entire season rather than a single Grand Prix.
For New Zealand viewers, the Mexican Grand Prix starts at 9:00am NZDT on Monday, November 2.
GRANDE PRÊMIO is following Racing Bulls, Liam Lawson, Arvid Lindblad and the Mexican Grand Prix with full coverage in its Formula 1 section.
FAQ
How many F1 points does Liam Lawson have in 2026?
Lawson has 77 championship points after the United States Grand Prix.
How many points has Lawson scored for Racing Bulls in 2026?
He has scored 63 for Racing Bulls. The remaining 14 of his championship points were earned during his earlier Red Bull appearances.
How many points has Arvid Lindblad scored for Racing Bulls?
Lindblad has 38 points after Austin, compared with Lawson’s 63 for the same team.
