Amid uncertainty about this Formula 1 future, Kiwi driver Liam Lawson says he's had a strong year and "I don't know what else they want me to do".
Despite a season of consistently solid performances, Lawson's team, Racing Bulls, still hasn't announced its driver lineup for 2027.
That means the 24-year-old is still without a confirmed drive next season, and he's admitted he doesn't have a plan B if he is axed.
Lawson is currently sitting ninth in the drivers' standings on 83 points. He said, "I've been trying to do my best", ahead of this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix at São Paulo's Interlagos circuit.
"We've had a really strong year, and we're in a good position."
Lawson is currently leading the drivers outside the top four teams, and has played a huge role in Racing Bulls' effort to fend off French team Alpine. Racing Bulls currently sits fifth in the constructors' standings, nearly 40 points ahead of Alpine in sixth.
At last week's Mexico GP, Lawson started from the pit lane and finished ninth on track. He was eventually bumped to seventh after post-race penalties were handed out.
"I don't know what else they want me to do."
Lawson called his contract situation "one of those things at the moment" and admitted he did not have a plan B.
"It's the end of the season. When something like this is pushed all the way to the end, you're left with not really any options, so it's not the easiest situation."
He said he hasn't thought much about his future this year, but his racing has been "a lot stronger" than in 2025, when Red Bull demoted him after just two races.
Red Bull, which owns Racing Bulls, has been looking to promote Bulgarian F2 driver Nikola Tsolov, who drove Lawson's car in the first practice session in Mexico.
Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer acknowledged Lawson had "done everything" he needed to prove himself within the team but said, "it's our job to continually bring new drivers into the series".
Bayer praised Tsolov, saying he "integrated perfectly into the team".
Bayer said the driver decision would ultimately be up to Racing Bulls team principal Alan Parmane.
"He'll make the right choice for the team."
Heading into the Brazilian GP, famous for its changing weather conditions, Lawson said he was "excited".
"I feel like the speed's been good, and in Mexico it was very, very good.
"It'll be a tough race, but I'm sure we'll get some mixed conditions this weekend, and I'm sure it's going to be challenging for us."
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