Guitar instead of the accelerator: Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson on stage

Liam Lawson’s future in Formula One remains uncertain. Although the New Zealander has been in good form this year – he heads into the next race weekend in Austin in ninth place in the World Championship – Nevertheless, he cannot be certain of his seat for 2027, as Nikola Tsolov, a Red Bull Junior, is on the verge of promotion to Formula 1 – a prospect the energy drink manufacturer’s management cannot simply ignore. The Bulgarian is contesting his first full Formula 2 season this year and currently sits second in the overall standings.

All of that will take a back seat for Lawson on Thursday ahead of the race weekend in Texas, however. The Racing Bulls driver will be taking to the stage at ‘Inn Cahoots’ in Austin as part of the ‘Garage Sessions’ to showcase his guitar skills. The performance also marks the launch of a partnership with ‘Taylor Guitars’, who are providing Lawson with a custom-made LL30 GS Mini for the gig.

Liam Lawson: In the spotlight with his brother and friends

The 24-year-old is looking forward to his performance, which he’ll be sharing with his brother and two friends he grew up with. “It feels as though I’ve come full circle,” says the GP rider. “Music has been an important part of my life since childhood, as my father played in a band and has encouraged me and my brother to pick up instruments ourselves since we were six.”

Lawson also revealed that music helps him clear his head. “And now I’m really looking forward to being on stage and connecting with the fans away from the racetrack. I can’t wait to meet everyone there.” Spectators won’t just get to see Lawson’s musical performance, as Drake Milligan, Jonathon Capeci, Scoot Teasley and Jess Farren are also on the line-up.

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