What happened: Racing Bulls confirmed Liam Lawson will remain with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season. The agreement keeps the New Zealand driver alongside Arvid Lindblad in an unchanged driver pairing for the Faenza squad.
Why it matters: The contract extension cements stability within the junior squad after Nikola Tsolov was named reserve driver for both Red Bull teams. The retention locks in Lawson as the organization prepares for long-term power unit and chassis changes.
By the numbers: São Paulo Grand Prix: Lawson qualified P5 and finished P7 at Interlagos.
What to watch: Lawson and Racing Bulls contest the final rounds of the 2026 campaign aiming to defend their position in the midfield constructors' standings.