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Racing Bulls keep Lawson and Lindblad together for 2027

Formula 1 team Racing Bulls has confirmed Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad for the 2027 season together. The decision settles both seats as the current campaign nears its end. Team principal Alan Permane praised their progress and working relationship, while the drivers welcomed the chance to continue developing the car with the same team.

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Seen from behind in closed full-face helmets, two Formula 1 drivers stand before two matching royal-blue and white race cars in a twin-bay pit garage.

Both seats confirmed

Racing Bulls, the Formula 1 team, is retaining Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad for the 2027 season. The same pairing continues after a campaign in which Lindblad has been learning as a Formula 1 rookie. Lawson, a 24-year-old New Zealander, stays alongside the 19-year-old British driver. The announcement comes toward the end of the current season, settling the team’s driver selection for next year.[1], [2]

Permane praises their progress

Team principal Alan Permane said both drivers had progressed over the season, individually and in their work together. He pointed to the blend of Lawson’s experience and Lindblad’s energy and ambition. Formula 2 driver Nikola Tsolov had been mentioned as another possible choice, but Racing Bulls has chosen to keep both members of its existing line-up.[1]

Drivers welcome another season together

Lawson welcomed the decision and emphasized the factory and track work behind improvements to the car. He also spoke of finishing the current season strongly. Lindblad thanked the team for its trust after a first year of learning and new experiences. The announcement precedes the Las Vegas race weekend, scheduled for November 20–22.[1]

References

  1. News sourceSky SportsRacing Bulls retain Lawson and Lindblad for 2027↩1↩2↩3
  2. News sourceBBC SportRacing Bulls retain Lindblad and Lawson for 2027↩