Liam Lawson lands Red Bull seat for Dutch Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:59 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Liam Lawson has been promoted to a Red Bull seat for the Dutch Grand Prix, taking the place of Isack Hadjar due to Hadjar’s wrist injury. Lawson, who has spent the past year with Racing Bulls after a demotion from Red Bull, must perform well to secure his future within the team. Yuki Tsunoda will replace Lawson at Racing Bulls, as he seeks to rebuild his own career after struggling with Red Bull. The upcoming race presents Lawson with an opportunity to impress and potentially challenge for a more permanent place in the Red Bull lineup as the team navigates questions about its drivers' futures.
- •Lawson replaces Hadjar for the Dutch Grand Prix due to a wrist injury.
- •Tsunoda steps into Lawson's previous seat at Racing Bulls.
- •Lawson aims to secure a long-term position within Red Bull.
- •His last stint at Red Bull saw him finish outside the points.
- •Max Verstappen's future with the team remains uncertain.
- 11:59 PMYahoo Sports — Liam Lawson Given F1 Lifeline After Red Bull Replacement
"Red Bull driver Liam Lawson has a chance to secure his Formula 1 future if he impresses during his one-race promotion.
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