Liam Lawson has taken his Formula 1 career to the next level, earning 39 points this season, including sixth place at the British Grand Prix.
What happened at the British Grand Prix?
Liam Lawson finished sixth at the British Grand Prix, despite chaos ahead of him and the race finishing behind the safety car.
How does Lawson's performance compare to his teammate?
Lawson's teammate, Arvid Lindblad, has been finishing behind him week after week, with Lindblad even requesting that Lawson be ordered to get out of his way at Silverstone, which was declined.
Lindblad was afforded the advantage of pitting first in both races but still finished behind Lawson.
What does this mean for Lawson's value in Formula 1?
Liam Lawson is considered the best value-for-money driver in Formula 1, with each of his 39 points costing Red Bull just over $44,000, compared to Max Verstappen's $1.61m per point.
Lawson's salary is reportedly between $1.75-$2m, significantly lower than other drivers like Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, who earn tens of millions.
Lawson trails Alpine's Pierre Gasly by just three points in the battle to be the top-placed driver outside of the big four teams.
What comes next for Liam Lawson?
As the European leg of the Formula One season continues, Liam Lawson's performances will be closely watched, and his stock will likely continue to rise.
On the track, Lawson will look to build on his strong performance at the British Grand Prix and close the gap with Gasly.
Liam Lawson's contract negotiations will be interesting to watch, given his strong performance and relatively low salary.
Lawson has proven himself to be a valuable asset to Red Bull, and his future in Formula 1 looks bright.