How Racing Bulls’ 2026 season has played out so far
Racing Bulls sit fifth in the 2026 Formula 1 Teams’ Championship after a strong first half, with rookie Arvid Lindblad and Liam Lawson contributing to double points finishes and overtaking Alpine in Hungary.
Racing Bulls have secured fifth place in the Teams’ Championship after the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season, marking their best-ever finish. Rookie Arvid Lindblad scored points on debut in Australia, while Liam Lawson added to the tally with a seventh-place finish in China. The team achieved their first double points result in Monaco, with Lawson sixth and Lindblad seventh, a performance repeated at the British Grand Prix. These results propelled Racing Bulls ahead of Alpine in the standings by the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Lindblad and Lawson have been closely matched in qualifying, with Lawson holding a slight edge in race head-to-heads. Lindblad achieved the team’s best grid position of the season with a seventh-place start in Belgium, while Lawson recorded the only retirement for Racing Bulls in Miami. Lindblad missed the Sprint in Canada due to a clutch issue, and Lawson finished outside the points in both Sprint and race that weekend. Despite these setbacks, the team has scored points in every round except Miami, demonstrating consistency in the midfield.
Team Principal Alan Permane described the first-half finish as a significant achievement, emphasizing the team’s focus on operational perfection. Racing Bulls leapfrogged Alpine to claim fifth place after both drivers finished in the top 10 at the Hungaroring. Permane acknowledged the collective effort behind this milestone, stating that the squad had worked “so hard towards” the target. The team’s progress reflects a season of steady improvement and strategic execution.
With fifth place in the Teams’ Championship secured, Racing Bulls aim to maintain their position in the second half of the season. Permane expressed confidence ahead of the summer break, stating the team would return “even stronger” for the Zandvoort race. Both drivers have set modest goals, focusing on consistent points finishes rather than specific positions, with Lawson targeting the role of the “best midfield team” and Lindblad prioritizing race-by-race performance.