Arvid Lindblad has secured a contract extension with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls for the 2027 Formula 1 season. The team confirmed on Thursday, November 12, 2026, that Lindblad will continue to race alongside Liam Lawson, maintaining their current driver lineup. This announcement follows a period of speculation regarding the team’s future driver pairings.
Lindblad, the sole rookie on the 2026 grid, has completed his first Formula 1 season with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls. The British driver, who turned 19 in August, has accumulated 38 points over the 2026 campaign. He currently holds 11th position in the Drivers’ Championship standings.
His 2026 season highlights include a best finish of sixth place at the Monaco Grand Prix. Lindblad’s progression through junior categories was rapid, becoming the youngest race winner in both Formula 3 in 2024 and Formula 2 in 2025. He joined the Red Bull Junior Team in 2021.
Liam Lawson also received a contract extension for 2027, ending weeks of uncertainty regarding his position. Lawson has delivered a strong performance in the 2026 season, securing 89 points. He currently ranks ninth in the Drivers’ Championship.
Lawson has consistently scored points in 16 of the 20 races held so far in 2026. His best result this season was a fifth-place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix. This performance has been crucial for Visa Cash App Racing Bulls in the Constructors’ Championship.
The decision to retain both drivers came after Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov was considered for a 2027 seat. Tsolov, a 19-year-old Bulgarian, is currently a title contender in the 2026 FIA Formula 2 Championship.
Tsolov made his Formula 1 Free Practice 1 debut for Racing Bulls at the Mexico City Grand Prix in October 2026, driving Lawson’s car. Team Principal Alan Permane had previously described the situation as a ‘three-into-two’ scenario for the 2027 seats.
Alan Permane, Team Principal of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, expressed satisfaction with the confirmed lineup. He stated that both drivers have demonstrated their ability and potential throughout the season. Permane believes this pairing offers a strong combination of experience and ambition.
Lindblad commented on his extension, stating his happiness to remain with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls. He reflected on his debut Formula 1 season as a ‘special year’ filled with new experiences and learning opportunities.
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.
Lawson also conveyed his satisfaction with the contract extension. He highlighted the team’s efforts in producing a competitive car and expressed enthusiasm for continuing to build with Lindblad into 2027.
Visa Cash App Racing Bulls is currently engaged in a battle for fifth place in the 2026 Constructors’ Championship. The team, which operates with Ford Red Bull Powertrains power units, unveiled its VCARB03 car in January 2026.
The team’s history traces back through various iterations, including Minardi, Toro Rosso, and AlphaTauri, before its current branding. The unchanged driver lineup for 2027 aims to build on the progress made during the 2026 season.
