Liam Lawson to Perform Live Set at Austin F1 Race
The F1 driver will take the stage at the Esses Bazaar on October 22 ahead of the United States Grand Prix.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Motorsports
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Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson is trading his racing suit for a guitar on October 22, when he performs a live set with his childhood band at the Esses Bazaar. This performance is part of VCARB's Garage Sessions ahead of the United States Grand Prix weekend at Circuit of the Americas.
Why it matters
The event offers fans a look at a driver's life beyond the racetrack, providing a creative outlet Lawson uses to decompress during the grueling racing season. It marks the first time Lawson will perform live in front of an audience, adding a musical dimension to the lead-up of the Austin race.
This performance marks the driver's first live musical appearance, occurring six days before the United States Grand Prix weekend begins. No other public musical sets by the driver have been recorded in previous racing seasons.
The players
Liam Lawson
A Formula 1 driver for the Visa Cash App RB team who is debuting a musical performance.
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The Formula 1 racing team hosting the Garage Sessions.
Isack Hadjar
A Formula 1 teammate of Liam Lawson who was taught to play guitar by him.
Warren Zeiders
A country artist whom Lawson has previously jammed with.
The details
Lawson, a driver for the Visa Cash App RB Formula 1 team, will perform alongside his brother using a custom-made Taylor guitar. The instrument features a pink-to-white ombre finish and displays his racing number. While the driver has previously practiced with country artist Warren Zeiders and taught his teammate Isack Hadjar how to play, this performance represents his official debut in front of a live crowd at the festival-style venue.
Timeline
October 22, 2026: Liam Lawson performs at the Garage Sessions.
October 23 to October 25, 2026: United States Grand Prix weekend takes place.
The Texas Context
This performance follows the trend of F1 teams integrating lifestyle programming into the race weekend schedule, similar to established entertainment programs at the circuit. It adds a local musical twist to the standard fan activities that occur annually in Austin.
Fans heading to the Esses Bazaar on October 22 can catch the performance as part of the lead-up to the Grand Prix. Attendees should prepare for increased traffic and festival-style crowds around the track area throughout that weekend.
The takeaway
Music serves as a key way for drivers to balance the high-pressure racing season. Keep an eye on the schedule at the Esses Bazaar for updates on performance times during the Grand Prix weekend.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Crash.
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