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(GMM) Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane says Liam Lawson has already been told he’ll be expected to support incoming rookie Arvid Lindblad (pictured) in 2026.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / December 9

F1 Announces More Punishments for Liam Lawson, Oliver Bearman, and Others After Abu Dhabi GP

The stewards have handed out additional post-race sanctions following the 2025 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with Liam Lawson and Oliver Bearman, among others, receiving more punishment, in addition to the time penalties they served during the race.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / December 7

F1 Announces Punishment for Liam Lawson at Abu Dhabi GP

The FIA has confirmed a penalty for Liam Lawson following an investigation into erratic driving earlier in the race during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The decision comes after race control noted unusual defending and movement from the RB driver while battling in the midfield pack.

Formula One News / HITC / December 4

Liam Lawson secures final 2026 F1 seat at Racing Bulls

Liam Lawson secured the last available seat on the 2026 Formula 1 grid, taking a spot with Racing Bulls ahead of Yuki Tsunoda. Now, he’ll need to show Red Bull that it was the right choice.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 4

Liam Lawson: Yuki Tsunoda demotion is proof F1 is a “very, very tough game”

Liam Lawson discusses his contract extension with Racing Bulls and Yuki Tsunoda's move to a reserve driver role Liam Lawson reflected on his journey from being replaced at Red Bull after just two races of the season to securing a contract extension with Racing Bulls.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / December 1

The High-Stakes Meeting That Could Decide Liam Lawson’s Future

The Qatar Grand Prix paddock is never a quiet place, but amidst the sweet sound of roaring engines and the scramble of mechanics, the real action this weekend happened at a small table in the hospitality area.

Formula One News / HITC / December 1

Liam Lawson’s unseen radio message emerges as Racing Bulls celebrate beating Yuki Tsunoda

Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson went into the Qatar Grand Prix under pressure to perform, and he delivered with a ninth-place finish that added two more points to his total.

Formula One News / HITC / November 27

Laurent Mekies ramps up Red Bull tension with fresh hint on Liam Lawson’s future

With just two races remaining in the 2025 season, Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson are still waiting to hear if they will be part of the 2026 F1 grid. The Japanese and New Zealander drivers are the only two drivers from the current field who have yet to secure a seat for next season.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / November 27

Formula 1 News: Lawson unsure of future after whirlwind season

(GMM) Liam Lawson (pictured) says he has “absolutely no idea” whether he will remain in Formula 1 next season. It’s been a whirlwind first full season on the grid for … Read More

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / November 27

Red Bull will make 2026 driver decision after Qatar GP

Even for a team with Red Bull’s history of ruthlessness in driver decisions, the last twelve months have been unusually turbulent at Milton Keynes. The

Formula One News / HITC / November 25

Red Bull want Liam Lawson to stay for 2026, and the reason isn’t his race results

Liam Lawson was one of the standouts from Las Vegas qualifying, starting on the third row. But his race slipped away quickly, eventually finishing 14th and well outside the points.

Formula One News / Motorsport / November 23

FIA comfortable with controversial Las Vegas F1 marshal intervention

Formula 1's latest close encounter with marshals at the Las Vegas Grand Prix explained Two races after Formula 1 race control drew criticism for a close call between two marshals and Liam Lawson at the Mexico Grand Prix, the timing of a marshal intervention during a race again became a contentious topic in Las Vegas.

Formula One News / Motorsport / November 20

Isack Hadjar ‘immediately apologised’ to Liam Lawson for F1 Brazil GP clash

Hadjar and Lawson collided on the last lap of the Brazilian GP, which the Frenchman has taken responsibility for Isack Hadjar has explained what happened on the last lap of Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix, when he clashed with Racing Bulls team-mate Liam Lawson over seventh position.

Formula One News / HITC / November 14

Liam Lawson complicates Red Bull’s 2026 plans with latest twist in driver line-up debate

Liam Lawson’s chances of staying within the Red Bull structure for 2026 looked slim, but recent events might just give him a lifeline in the team’s decision-making.

Formula One News / HITC / November 13

Helmut Marko highlights Liam Lawson’s flaw even after beating Isack Hadjar at Interlagos

Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar both picked up points for Racing Bulls at the São Paulo Grand Prix, and Red Bull Racing’s Helmut Marko did not let it go unnoticed.

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Formula One News / HITC / November 10

Liam Lawson’s newest nickname emerges after beating Isack Hadjar at Interlagos

Liam Lawson came into the Sao Paulo Grand Prix under a bit of pressure, but he put together the kind of drive he needed. It was not the smoothest lead-up to the race, either, as Lawson was hit with a penalty point following a clash with Oliver Bearman during Saturday’s Sprint Race.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / November 9

F1 Announces Double Punishment for Liam Lawson After Brazil GP Sprint Clash

The Formula 1 officials, FIA Stewards, have handed Liam Lawson a double penalty following his collision with Oliver Bearman during the 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix Sprint at Interlagos.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / September 20

Liam Lawson Delivers Shocking Azerbaijan GP Qualifying Performance

Often when Racing Bulls, the Red Bull Racing Junior Team, are in conversations during a qualifying session it is for rookie Isack Hadjar's consistent top 10 finishes.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 22

Lawson self-critical: 'Three good races' is not enough to stay in F1

Liam Lawson believes he must improve his performances after the summer break in order to guarantee his F1 future. The Kiwi was victim of this year’s first mid-season driver swap, losing his place at Red Bull after just two races.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 14

Liam Lawson F1 prospects boosted by Laurent Mekies

After a worst-case scenario start to the 2025 season, Liam Lawson is fighting to establish himself at VCARB. The Kiwi has spent the last few months trying to recover from the shock of being replaced at Red Bull after the Chinese GP.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / April 4

Liam Lawson opens up about 'shock' regarding Red Bull exit

Liam Lawson has openly discussed his unexpected demotion from Red Bull Racing.

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Formula One News / Field Level Media / March 28

Liam Lawson on Red Bull demotion: 'It's tough'

Liam Lawson posted an emotional message over social media in the wake of his demotion from Red Bull Racing. Red Bull announced Thursday that Yuki Tsunoda will replace Lawson at the Japanese Grand Prix and going forward.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / March 27

'A panic move': How key F1 leaders view Red Bull's shock driver switch

After days of speculation, it's official: Red Bull Racing is making a driver switch for the 2025 season.

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Formula One News / Yardbarker / March 25

Liam Lawson or Yuki Tsunoda? Either way, Red Bull loses

Just two races into the 2025 Formula 1 season, Red Bull Racing is already facing a crisis.

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Formula One News / Yardbarker / March 24

Red Bull considering major driver change after just two races in the 2025 F1 season

With the third race of the season, the Japanese Grand Prix, approaching in under two weeks, Red Bull has a major decision on its hands that could determine how the rest of its season plays out.

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Formula One News / Field Level Media / December 17

Reports: Red Bull set to replace Sergio Perez with Liam Lawson

Red Bull's Sergio Perez is expected to lose his seat to Liam Lawson as soon as the coming days, multiple outlets reported Monday. The move comes after Red Bull saw its run of consecutive constructors' championships come to an end in 2024 when McLaren finished on top.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / October 31, 2024

Liam Lawson unapologetic for aggressive driving vs. Sergio Perez

The battle between Formula 1 drivers Liam Lawson and Sergio Perez has continued from the track into a war of words following last Sunday's Mexico Grand Prix.