Liam Lawson backed for new F1 option if Racing Bulls swing axe
Former F1 driver Martin Brundle has publicly supported Liam Lawson's potential to secure a seat elsewhere if he is not retained by Racing Bulls. Despite strong performances, Lawson's future remains uncertain as the team evaluates its driver lineup for the upcoming season.
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Article To news overview © Red Bull Content Pool Former F1 driver Martin Brundle has backed Liam Lawson to find a seat on the grid elsewhere if he is dropped by Racing Bulls.
The New Zealander has not yet heard whether he will be retained by the Faenza-based squad for next year despite his impressive run of performances.
Lawson has consistently placed himself in the point-scoring positions this year and sits ninth in the drivers' championship, the leading performer outside of the drivers at the top four teams.
The 24-year-old is facing competition for his seat from F2 title protagonist Nikola Tsolov, who made his FP1 debut with the team in Mexico.
Brundle insisted F1 is a “brutal business” as the wait for Lawson goes on.
“That's very strange, isn't it?” Brundle said, speaking to Sky F1 .
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