The last time that happened, Logan Sargeant was dropped halfway through the following season, before Liam Lawson<\/a> replaced Daniel Ricciardo at RB, now Racing Bulls<\/a>.<\/p>\n Lawson has had one of the most unconventional routes into Formula 1 after he was handed a five-race audition in 2023 before replacing Ricciardo full-time last year.<\/p>\n Grand Prix starts28Debut2023 Dutch GPBest qualifying3rd (2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix)Best result5th (2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix)Points36Liam Lawson\u2019s Formula 1 career<\/p>\n That led to Lawson\u2019s unlikely Red Bull promotion<\/a> at the start of this season, which was followed by a return to Racing Bulls after just two races.<\/p>\n This has led to question marks over the New Zealander\u2019s long-term future in Formula 1.<\/p>\n Red Bull are unlikely to promote Lawson again, as every driver who has previously been demoted has never been offered a reprieve.<\/p>\n However, a recent upturn in form has led to questions being asked, particularly with Arvid Lindblad continuing to impress behind the scenes at Red Bull<\/a>.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Who is Racing Bulls F1 driver Liam Lawson? Everything you need to know<\/a><\/p>\n A report written on Formula 1\u2019s official website<\/a> has shared more details about Lawson\u2019s future.<\/p>\n Lawson has scored points in five of his last 10 Grand Prix, with a career-best finish of fifth recorded at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix<\/a>.<\/p>\n Isack Hadjar is the favourite to race for Red Bull next season<\/a>, with the report suggesting that the \u2018feeling in the paddock\u2019 is that Lawson making an unlikely comeback is \u2018not on the agenda\u2019.<\/p>\n TEAMDRIVER 1DRIVER 2AlpinePierre GaslyN\/AAston MartinFernando AlonsoLance StrollAudiGabriel BortoletoNico HulkenbergCadillacValtteri BottasSergio PerezFerrariCharles LeclercLewis HamiltonHaasEsteban OconOliver BearmanMcLarenLando NorrisOscar PiastriMercedesN\/AN\/ARacing BullsN\/AN\/ARed Bull RacingMax VerstappenN\/AWilliamsAlex AlbonCarlos Sainz2026 confirmed F1 drivers<\/p>\n However, Lawson\u2019s recent improvement means there\u2019s now a \u2018strong chance to stay at Racing Bulls\u2019 heading into 2026.<\/p>\n It feels like a three-way battle between Lawson, Lindblad and Yuki Tsunoda for two seats at Racing Bulls next year could end in any combination of drivers racing for Alan Permane\u2019s team next year.<\/p>\n Lawson\u2019s statement performance in Baku, finishing directly ahead of Tsunoda, has set him up for success at a track where he\u2019s previously impressed.<\/p>\n READ MORE: All to know about Racing Bulls from team principal to Red Bull affiliation<\/a><\/p>\n Liam Lawson returning to the Singapore Grand Prix where he impressed Christian Horner<\/p>\n Lawson made his unexpected F1 debut at the Dutch Grand Prix in 2023 when Ricciardo broke his wrist attempting to avoid the stricken Oscar Piastri.<\/p>\n It was the start of his spell in the RB car that ultimately led Red Bull chiefs to want to hand him a longer stint with the team to see if he had what it took to be the next star to emerge from their academy.<\/p>\n The highlight of Lawson\u2019s five Formula 1 races in 2023 was the Singapore Grand Prix<\/a>.<\/p>\n CategoryIsack HadjarLiam Lawson2025 points3930Grand Prix results105Grand Prix qualifying114Grand Prix wins00Grand Prix poles00Grand Prix podiums10Best finish3rd6thRetirements13Fastest laps00Grand Prix points finishes85Sprint results11Sprint Qualifying20Sprint wins00Sprint poles00Sprint podiums00The 2025 F1 teammate head-to-head battle of Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson<\/p>\n Despite never having raced on the Marina Bay Street Circuit, Lawson started ahead of Max Verstappen<\/a> and Sergio Perez and scored two points.<\/p>\n It was the only race that Red Bull didn\u2019t win that year, and while Christian Horner told Lawson after Singapore that he wouldn\u2019t be offered a seat<\/a> at the start of 2024, it was clear he had turned some heads within the team.<\/p>\n![\"Red](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2236415779-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Kym Illman\/Getty ImagesRed Bull return \u2018not on the agenda\u2019 for Liam Lawson, but 2026 Racing Bulls chances are improving<\/p>\n