Liam Lawson feels more comfortable in Red Bull at Dutch GP
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Liam Lawson, standing in for Red Bull at the Dutch Grand Prix, expressed feeling significantly more at ease in the current RB22 compared to his previous Formula 1 stint with the team. This race marked his return to Red Bull after a challenging earlier period. Lawson's improved comfort level comes amid a competitive atmosphere in Formula 1, raising expectations for his performance as the season progresses.
- •Liam Lawson called up to race for Red Bull at the Dutch GP.
- •He reported feeling more comfortable in the RB22 than in his previous stint.
- •The race adds to Lawson's experience within the competitive F1 environment.
- 8:00 AMMotorsport.com — Liam Lawson earns praise after impressive Red Bull comeback at Dutch GP
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Liam Lawson earns praise after impressive Red Bull comeback at Dutch GP
- 12:05 PMRacer — Lawson satisfied after late Red Bull call-up at Zandvoort
- 11:00 PMMotorsport.com — Liam Lawson got more comfortable at Red Bull in Dutch GP outing than during his 2025 stint
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Liam Lawson got more comfortable at Red Bull in Dutch GP outing than during his 2025 stint
"Former Red Bull mechanic and current team ambassador Calum Nicholas has praised Liam Lawson's "absolutely brilliant" adaptation after the New Zealander stepped up to the Milton Keynes outfit at the Dutch Grand Prix. Lawson was unexpectedly called up to the Red Bull seat to replace Isack Hadjar, who withdrew from the final Formula 1 event at Zandvoort due to a wrist injury. Despite the extremely ...Keep reading
"While Red Bull stand-in Liam Lawson says it is impossible to compare the current RB22 with the previous Formula 1 car he drove with the Austrian outfit, the Kiwi admits he felt much “more comfortable” in the car than he did during his first stint at Red Bull Racing. The Racing Bulls driver was called up to race for the senior team at last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix in the place of the ...Keep reading
"Liam Lawson says he wasn’t given enough time in last year's Red Bull to truly compare any improvements the team has made since, following his appearance in Sunday's Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix. Red Bull promoted Lawson in place of Sergio Perez for the 2025 season, only to then replace...
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 27, 2026, 8:00 AMLiam Lawson earns praise after impressive Red Bull comeback at Dutch GP
Former Red Bull mechanic and current team ambassador Calum Nicholas has praised Liam Lawson's "absolutely brilliant" adaptation after the New Zealander stepped up to the Milton Keynes outfit at the Dutch Grand Prix. Lawson was unexpectedly called up to the Red Bull seat to replace Isack Hadjar, who withdrew from the final Formula 1 event at Zandvoort due to a wrist injury. Despite the extremely ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 8:00 AMLiam Lawson earns praise after impressive Red Bull comeback at Dutch GP
Calum Nicholas praised Liam Lawson for adapting quickly to Red Bull and delivering a strong seventh-place finish at the Dutch Grand Prix
- RacerAug 26, 2026, 12:05 PMLawson satisfied after late Red Bull call-up at Zandvoort
Liam Lawson says he wasn’t given enough time in last year's Red Bull to truly compare any improvements the team has made since, following his appearance in Sunday's Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix. Red Bull promoted Lawson in place of Sergio Perez for the 2025 season, only to then replace...
- Motorsport.comAug 25, 2026, 11:00 PMLiam Lawson got more comfortable at Red Bull in Dutch GP outing than during his 2025 stint
While Red Bull stand-in Liam Lawson says it is impossible to compare the current RB22 with the previous Formula 1 car he drove with the Austrian outfit, the Kiwi admits he felt much “more comfortable” in the car than he did during his first stint at Red Bull Racing. The Racing Bulls driver was called up to race for the senior team at last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix in the place of the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 11:00 PMLiam Lawson got more comfortable at Red Bull in Dutch GP outing than during his 2025 stint
The Kiwi explains that he got to grips with the RB22 much quicker than he managed with Red Bull’s previous F1 car, which he drove for the first two grands prix in 2025
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