Fans have been left deeply worried about Liam Lawson’s Formula 1 future after a disastrous series of incidents during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend. The Racing Bulls driver endured a brutal crash in third practice, compounding an already tense situation as uncertainty looms over his 2026 seat. With Red Bull’s driver hierarchy constantly shifting, Lawson’s string of accidents couldn’t have come at a worse time.
The Singapore Grand Prix, set against the grueling Marina Bay heat exceeding 31°C, was already shaping up to be one of the season’s toughest. Drivers were given the option of wearing cooling vests or adding extra ballast to offset the weight, and the FIA declared it the first official “heat hazard” race. The added challenge of possible thunderstorms made conditions even more unpredictable, demanding both physical endurance and precision driving.
For Lawson, the pressure extended beyond the track. Despite finishing an impressive fifth in Baku earlier this season, he remains without a confirmed contract for 2026. Rumors suggest his teammate Isack Hadjar could replace Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull, leaving Lawson’s own position in limbo. The emergence of junior drivers like Arvid Lindblad and Alex Dunne has only intensified competition for the few available seats, putting Lawson’s future in jeopardy.
His recent crashes have not helped his case. During second practice, Lawson clipped the wall and lost a front wheel, only to suffer a heavier collision in final practice after riding a curb and spinning into the barrier. The Racing Bulls crew faced a desperate battle to repair his car before qualifying, but the damage—both mechanical and reputational—was already significant.
Fans took to social media to express their concern and disappointment. Many feared these incidents might spell the end of Lawson’s F1 ambitions, especially after his promising performance in Azerbaijan. One fan lamented that his recent progress may have “reset the clock to zero,” while others speculated that Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko might already be reconsidering his place in the team. As the dust settles in Singapore, Lawson’s career hangs in precarious balance.
