Liam Lawson addresses social media abuse in recent podcast appearance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Liam Lawson revealed that he muted every Formula 1 account on social media after enduring significant online abuse, especially after a collision with Sergio Perez in Mexico during the 2024 season. On the High Performance Podcast, Lawson described the disturbing direct messages he received, prompting him to delete social media apps entirely for a time. He later returned, muted F1-related content, and continues to post selectively on Instagram. Lawson emphasized the negative shift in fan interactions, urging supporters to remember that drivers are human too. This issue reflects an ongoing problem within the sport, affecting multiple drivers, not just Lawson.
- •Lawson experienced harassment after being chosen as Ricciardo's replacement.
- •He muted all F1-related accounts and deleted social media for a period.
- •The abuse reflects a broader issue affecting multiple drivers in F1.
- •Lawson calls for fans to support their drivers without resorting to criticism.
- •He aims to keep a healthier social media presence by limiting exposure to negativity.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Liam Lawson Muted Every F1 Account on Social Media After Being Flooded With Abuse
"Liam Lawson didn’t gradually drift away from social media. He made a decision, deleted everything, and felt immediately better for it. The Racing Bulls driver opened up on the High Performance Podcast about what pushed him to that point —…
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