Liam Lawson is doing almost everything right on the track, but his Formula 1 future remains uncertain. The New Zealander finished seventh at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix 2026 on Sunday, adding another six points to an impressive 2026 campaign. Yet, with Racing Bulls still undecided over its 2027 driver line-up, Lawson could find himself fighting for his place despite delivering consistent results. Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov is among the candidates being considered for the two available seats, leaving team principal Alan Permane with a difficult decision: stick with proven performers or make room for another young prospect.
Liam Lawson’s Sao Paulo Performance Strengthens His Case for 2027 F1 Seat
Lawson produced another strong performance at Interlagos, briefly moving into second place after overtaking eventual race winner Lando Norris at the start of the wet-dry race. Although the pace of the leading teams eventually proved too strong, he recovered to finish seventh and collect six points.
The result extended his impressive points-scoring record to 15 finishes in 20 Grands Prix this season. His consistency has made him one of the strongest performers outside Mercedes, Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren.
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Lawson admitted that Racing Bulls could not match the pace of the leading teams once the conditions stabilised, with tyre degradation also affecting his race.
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