Can Lawson Keep His 2027 Seat With His Brazil Performance?

Racing Bulls has not yet confirmed its driver lineup for the 2027 F1 season. New Zealander Liam Lawson, despite enjoying his best run of form recently, faces the risk of losing his seat to Nikola Tsolov, the 19-year-old Bulgarian driver leading the F2 championship.

Lawson has outperformed his teammate, rookie Arvid Lindblad. In the first two rounds of the Americas leg, rumors spread that Racing Bulls would replace the 24-year-old driver with a new name. With the São Paulo Grand Prix, it is being suggested that Lawson may have regained control over his seat.

As Red Bull's junior team, Racing Bulls is responsible for preparing drivers from its academy for the senior team. Tsolov's impressive showing in his F1 practice debut in Mexico City appears to have convinced key figures that he is ready for the elite category. Because the academy's main goal is to produce a new Max Verstappen or at least a world champion, Lawson's past failure to meet expectations after getting his chance at Red Bull works against him.

Still, there is a chance that the 19-year-old British Lawson will develop into a driver capable of racing for Red Bull. In Red Bull's second seat is Isack Hadjar, who delivered consistent performances in his first season.