Liam Lawson Breaks His Silence on His Red Bull Future
Liam Lawson opened up about the uncertainty clouding his path in Formula 1 following his early-season demotion from Red Bull Racing back to the sister team, Racing Bulls.
Despite a childhood dream of becoming an F1 world champion, Liam Lawson admits that where this ambition will materialize now feels "not so clear" after a difficult start alongside Max Verstappen in 2025.
The 23-year-old New Zealander earned promotion to Red Bull Racing at the start of 2025, replacing Sergio Perez. However, his stint proved challenging with poor qualifying results and no points in the first two races. Red Bull quickly replaced him with Yuki Tsunoda, sending Lawson back to Racing Bulls to regain confidence and form.
Lawson’s early struggles reflect the intense pressure for the second Red Bull seat, long considered a "poisoned chalice" given previous drivers’ fates.
Currently racing alongside emerging talents like Isack Hadjar, Lawson is tasked with rebuilding momentum and proving his worth to retain a long-term place within the Red Bull family.
Career Aspirations and Team Outlook
Lawson remains determined to fulfill his childhood goal of winning in Formula 1, but he acknowledges the path ahead is uncertain. He praised Hadjar’s recent success, calling Racing Bulls’ strong performances encouraging for the team’s future.
However, a recent incident with Carlos Sainz that disrupted both their races was a disappointing setback for Lawson personally.
With the 2026 F1 regulations expected to reshape team dynamics, Lawson’s experience with Racing Bulls could position him well for another season.
Yet Red Bull faces critical decisions with several drivers out of contract, including Yuki Tsunoda and Hadjar, compounding the complexity of their driver lineup strategy amid increasing competition.
The Road Forward
As the 2025 season progresses, Lawson aims to capitalize on every opportunity to showcase his skills and secure his presence in Formula 1.
His resilience and improvement in recent rounds indicate a promising comeback, but with Red Bull’s high standards and fierce internal competition, the New Zealander’s Formula 1 future hinges on sustained performance and adaptability at the highest level.
Lawson’s story is a reminder of Formula 1’s unforgiving nature, where talent alone sometimes is not enough, and perseverance becomes the defining trait for racing careers.
