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Liam Lawson Praises ‘Great Spot’ After Stunning F1 Season Start
Highlights
- Liam Lawson ranks ninth after 11 races in 2026 season.
- Racing Bulls’ car regularly finishes in the top 10.
- Lawson scored points in eight of 11 races this year.
- Improved focus on training and recovery boosts Lawson’s performance.
- Next races include Dutch, Italian, Spanish, and Singapore Grand Prix.
- Lawson credits team communication and experience for consistent progress.
Liam Lawson holds ninth in the 2026 Formula 1 standings after 11 races, signalling progress for Racing Bulls. The car regularly reaches the top 10, underlining a competitive baseline.
Lawson’s eight points finishes reflect disciplined execution and reliability. In a compressed midfield, that repeatability matters as much as peaks, keeping strategic options open across varied circuits and conditions.
Lawson sits ninth after 11 rounds, with points in eight races.
He says he is in a good place, crediting steady rhythm and incremental team gains. That theme runs through his recent F1 talks, outlining growing assurance with a full-time programme.
A Europe-heavy stretch reduced travel and improved recovery windows. Lawson intensified physical preparation and simulator work, reporting clearer weekends as routines bedded in and execution sharpened.
Focused training and recovery during the European swing sharpened weekend execution.
Behind the scenes, meetings have become more targeted. Clear pre-event objectives define setup priorities and run plans, reducing noise and improving feedback loops between trackside engineering and factory development.
That structure supports a driver now settled. After part-time 2023 outings, Lawson’s first full campaign is yielding confidence, evidenced by his ability to shine in the cockpit under pressure.
Clear pre-race objectives are central to Racing Bulls’ operational gains.
In a tightly compressed midfield, consistency trumps volatility. Regular scoring sustains ninth place and keeps strategic latitude, particularly when qualifying swings or safety cars reshape Sundays.
The next phase brings Zandvoort, Monza, Barcelona, Baku, Sakhir, and Singapore. Each poses different efficiency and tyre demands, testing Racing Bulls’ adaptability and Lawson’s capacity to convert mixed opportunities.
Momentum is real but must be maintained through development and execution. That message underpinned the team’s earlier season assessment, and remains relevant after 11 races of steady progress.
Visual Summary
Liam Lawson
Climbing swiftly in the Drivers’ Championship
9th
8 point-scoring races
in 11 starts
in 11 starts
🚀 Steady rise + Consistency
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I feel in a good place — our steady rhythm and team improvements are paying off every race.
I feel in a good place — our steady rhythm and team improvements are paying off every race.
– Liam Lawson
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James William covers the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, from the Rolex 24 at Daytona to sprint-race formats. His reports include prototype performance reviews, GT class battles, and pit-stop strategy insights for endurance-racing fans.
