Liam Lawson should be looking for a route out of the Red Bull family and Audi’s plans will be music to his ears.

Despite Liam Lawson sitting comfortably in P9 in the Drivers’ standings and fresh from yet another points haul in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, the conversation around him is dominated by whether Racing Bulls will even give him a seat for 2027.

Liam Lawson should be pushing to get out of Red Bull

Ultimately, the objective for any Racing Bulls driver is to be promoted to the senior Red Bull team. Lawson achieved that, but very briefly, with his stint there lasting just two races.

A return to Red Bull seems unlikely, and even if Lawson did get a seat there, usurping Max Verstappen is something that would never be allowed.

The latest news is that Lawson seems set to stay with Racing Bulls for 2027 after forcing their hand to extend his contract.

However, the future is still cloudy, so Lawson has understandably been linked with other teams on the grid.

There were tenuous links to Williams and others to Aston Martin and Cadillac, but perhaps a move to Audi should be at the top of Lawson’s priority list.

Why Audi is the perfect next destination for Liam Lawson

Lawson has put himself in the driver market as one of the best outside of the ‘top four’ teams on the grid. He has made himself a valuable asset through his pace, and his experience and knowledge of Red Bull will only help him land a move elsewhere.

Audi team principal Mattia Binotto, as per Motorsport Brazil, has reiterated that Audi are targeting the 2030 season to start competing for race victories and podiums.

They have the advantage of being an engine manufacturer, and they have good financial backing to help them push the cost cap to the maximum.

Lawson’s top priority should be finding a team where he can challenge to be the main driver, as well as join an organisation with lofty ambitions so he can fulfil his world championship potential in a few years.