Helmut Marko opposes Liam Lawson retaining Racing Bulls seat

Liam Lawson has recorded a sixth-place finish in the second free practice session at the Circuit of the Americas. This follows a tenth-place finish in the opening practice session, where his fastest lap was deleted for exceeding track limits.

The 24-year-old driver is currently ninth in the World Driver’s Championship with 75 points. While Lawson and teammate Arvid Lindblad are the only two drivers yet to learn their futures for the 2027 season, some sources suggest both will be retained.

Former Red Bull senior adviser Helmut Marko has expressed opposition to Lawson retaining his Racing Bulls seat. Marko stated that the decision between Lawson and Formula Two driver Nikola Tsolov should favour Tsolov to align with the team's purpose as a development side.

Ahead of the US Grand Prix weekend, Lawson performed in a live concert titled Garage Sessions with Liam Lawson and Friends. He performed alongside his brother Marcus and several country musicians.

How it developed

• Sat 24 Oct, 3:36pmLawson improved his position from tenth in the first practice session to sixth in the second practice session.

Where reports differ

• Some sources indicate Lawson will be retained at Racing Bulls, while others note his future remains uncertain

Compiled from reports by NZ Herald, 1News and Stuff.