Liam Lawson announcement, Honda investigation, Damon Hill Sky F1 update – roundup

Thursday’s fast-paced F1 news wrap includes Racing Bulls announcing that Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad will remain with the team for the F1 2027 season.

With Honda launching an investigation over Lance Stroll’s latest DNF, and Damon Hill making a surprise Sky F1 appearance two years after his exit, here’s today’s roundup…

Liam Lawson to stay with Racing Bulls for F1 2027 season

Racing Bulls has announced that Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad will remain with the team for the F1 2027 season.

The Faenza-based outfit is on course for the best season in its history in 2026, with the team holding fifth place in the constructors’ championship with three races remaining.

The confirmation of Lawson’s stay ends months of speculation over the New Zealander’s future.

Read more: Final Liam Lawson decision as Racing Bulls makes new announcement

Honda launches urgent investigation over Lance Stroll DNF

Honda has launched an investigation into the cause of Lance Stroll’s retirement at the Brazilian Grand Prix, with the Japanese manufacturer keen to ensure the problem does not impact its F1 2027 season.

A recurring battery issue forced Stroll to stop at Interlagos, with the Canadian driver recording his 13th retirement of the season.

Honda has been blighted by reliability problems in its first season with Aston Martin in 2026, with the team scoring just seven points in 20 races so far.

Read more: Honda launches F1 2027 investigation after latest Lance Stroll DNF

Damon Hill not in line for Sky F1 return after surprise podcast appearance

Damon Hill is not in line for a return to Sky F1, PlanetF1.com understands, despite making an appearance on the broadcaster’s Formula 1 podcast this week.

Hill parted ways with Sky Sports at the end of the 2024 season after 12 years of service, with the 1996 world champion going on to join BBC 5 Live as a pundit.

Sources have indicated that Hill’s appearance on Sky’s post-Brazilian Grand Prix podcast was a one-off, with no plans for him to rejoin the team’s punditry lineup.

Read more: Damon Hill update after Sky F1 podcast appearance sends comeback rumours into overdrive

Lando Norris lifts lid on firework scare at Brazilian Grand Prix

McLaren driver Lando Norris says he is “fine” after coming into contact with a lit sparkler during the podium celebrations at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

And the 26-year-old has revealed that he initially thought it was a fly when he “felt something on my ear.”

Norris was fortunate to escape injury on the podium at Interlagos after smashing his champagne bottle before walking into a lit firework.

Read more: Lando Norris opens up on Brazilian GP firework incident

Fred Vasseur defends Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc pairing after Max Verstappen comments

Fred Vasseur has vowed to “deal with the negative” aspects of an all-star driver lineup of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.

It comes after Max Verstappen, the Red Bull driver, questioned the wisdom of pairing two elite drivers.

Hamilton and Leclerc have clashed on track in Italy and Mexico since the summer break.

Read more: Ferrari issues response to driver dynamic criticism amid Max Verstappen claim