Martin Brundle on the Battle Between Lawson and Tsolov for Racing Bulls Seat

Liam Lawson fought his way to 7th place at yesterday's Singapore Grand Prix, finishing best of the midfield runners and bagging crucial points for Racing Bulls. Former F1 driver and current TV pundit Martin Brundle pointed out that the New Zealander's fine run of form is creating a real selection headache for Red Bull.

Brundle's remarks come amid the fierce scrap for a Racing Bulls race seat next season, with three drivers in the frame: current incumbents Lawson and Arvid Lindblad, alongside Formula 2 title challenger Nikola Tsolov.

Ahead of the Singapore race weekend, Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane reiterated that the 'Bulgarian Lion' remains firmly in the hunt for an F1 drive next year. However, Brundle suggested that replacing Lawson for 2027 would make little sense.

Lawson has already racked up 75 points, closing in on Red Bull's second driver Isack Hadjar (97 points) while sitting comfortably clear of his nearest midfield rival, Pierre Gasly on 41 points.

Pundits have also underscored Lawson's impact on Racing Bulls' financial fortunes this season—securing 5th place in the Constructors' Championship would yield an additional $20 million from F1's prize fund, securing the team's best-ever finish in the process.

Ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, reports circulated that Red Bull had decided to delay their Racing Bulls driver dilemma by a year, keeping their current lineup intact for 2027 while placing Tsolov in a reserve role. When pressed on their driver plans for next year, the team maintained that there is still plenty of time to make a final call.