Liam Lawson addresses possible Red Bull exit as Nikola Tsolov decision looms

Liam Lawson is awaiting Red Bull's decision over whether he will stay for 2027 or if Nikola Tsolov will get the nod.

By Jake Nichol · Racing News 365

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Liam Lawson addressed his future amid speculation over a potential exit from the Red Bull programme.
Lawson stated his ultimate goal is winning and he would move to another team to achieve that.
Nikola Tsolov is in contention for promotion to Racing Bulls, potentially putting Lawson's race seat at risk.

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Liam Lawson has addressed his future amid speculation surrounding a potential exit from the Red Bull family, as a driver decision looms regarding Formula 2 contender Nikola Tsolov. Lawson, who has scored points in 12 of 17 races for Racing Bulls this season, acknowledged that his long-term goal is to win and that he would consider other teams if they offered a better chance of achieving victory.

Despite having his seat viewed as potentially at risk, Lawson noted that he is not focused on future departures and is instead prioritizing the rest of the campaign. Racing Bulls remains in the fight to secure fifth place in the constructors' standings, alongside teammate Arvid Lindblad.

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