Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Keep Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad for 2027. They’ve Both Earned It.

I smiled when I saw the email from Oracle Red Bull Racing confirming that Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad would stay with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls for 2027. Two reasons. First, In case you don’t know, me, i mean Ankit2World is officially approved by Oracle Red Bull Racing as a content partner, and seeing their name in my inbox still means something to me. I’m calling that an achievement. Second, I read both of their names and thought, “Good. They both deserve it.”

Their Instagram reels won me over a while ago. Liam helped Sky set Arvid up with a fake interview, then Arvid got his own back with a hidden earpiece prank. They’re fun together. But if you want to know why I’m pleased they’re keeping their seats, have a look at what they did in São Paulo. Liam passed pole-sitter Lando Norris on the opening lap and ran second. Lando eventually got back past and won, but for five laps he had a lovely view of the back of a Racing Bulls. I hope he liked the livery.

What I like about Liam’s season is how different it looks from 2025, when Red Bull Racing dropped him after just two races. This year, when Isack Hadjar injured his wrist, Liam stepped back into the senior team alongside Sir Max. He finished seventh at Zandvoort, 14th at Monza and sixth in Madrid. When Isack returned in Baku, I said Liam could hand that car back with his head held high. Now he’s heading to Vegas ninth in the drivers’ standings, with 89 points and points finishes in 15 of the first 20 Grands Prix. Those two weekends in 2025 tell you very little about the driver he’s been this year.

Here’s what Liam Lawson said in the team’s announcement:

“I’m very happy to be continuing with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls next year. We’ve had a brilliant season together and the team has worked very hard to produce a fast car, which I’ve loved driving. It feels great to be part of a historic season for the team as we continue our fight for P5 in the Constructors’ Championship. It’s a testament to the hard work of everyone both at track, and back at the factory. I’m looking forward to carrying this moment forward with Arvid through to 2027; we’re building something super positive and I’m excited by what we can achieve together.”

That fight for fifth is very much alive. Racing Bulls head to Vegas fifth on 114 points, and Arvid has contributed 38 in his rookie season. He scored on his F1 debut in Australia and later picked up points on ten of eleven race weekends. The last four have been harder. In Brazil, while Liam was up front bothering Lando, Arvid started 18th and finished 11th. He made up seven places and missed the points by one. That’s the bit I’d want people to know about his race.

Arvid Lindblad said:

“I’m very happy to be continuing with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls in 2027. Looking back on my first season in Formula One, it’s been a truly special year, full of new experiences and learnings since the very first pre-season test. I’d like to thank everyone at VCARB and Red Bull for their trust and support. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone in the team for their hard work, commitment and collaboration throughout the season, and for the strong relationships we’ve built along the way. I can’t wait to get started next year, building on everything I’ve learned during my rookie season. It’s set to be an exciting year, and I look forward to continuing to drive alongside Liam.”

I think Arvid’s part in that deserves a little more attention.

He scored points on his F1 debut in Australia, then picked up points on ten of eleven race weekends during the middle of the season. The last four haven’t brought him a point, but look at Brazil: he started 18th and finished 11th. Seven places gained, absolutely nothing to add to his tally of 38. If you only look at the standings on Monday, you miss a decent Sunday like that.

A little moment from Baku makes me glad Arvid gets another year with Liam. The two made contact on a restart, and afterwards Arvid interrupted Liam’s interview to apologise. It’s easy to get along when you’re filming something funny for Instagram. Going over to your teammate after you’ve hit his car is a slightly better test. I liked that he did it.

I’ve loved watching Red Bull Racing this year, especially seeing Sir Max and Isack share the podium in Brazil. Now I’m looking forward to seeing what Liam and Arvid can do for Racing Bulls under the lights in Las Vegas. Another year together feels right for these two, and yes, I’ll happily take another season of the reels as well.

The next time I see Liam and Arvid, I’ll know they both have a long way to go in 2027, so does Ankit2World 🙂
aKi Malik