Liam Lawson questions Racing Bulls team orders after Austrian GP tension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Liam Lawson expressed concerns regarding Racing Bulls' decision-making following a team orders conflict during the Austrian Grand Prix. Lawson and rookie teammate Arvid Lindblad finished ninth and tenth, respectively, at the Red Bull Ring, but confusion over race instructions led to tension between them. Lawson was instructed to manage his brakes and not defend against Lindblad, yet Lindblad overtook him despite the orders. The incident required a subsequent directive for Lindblad to hold his position. Lawson indicated that the team would likely need to discuss the matter internally after the race.
- •Lawson and Lindblad finished ninth and tenth in Austria.
- •Conflicting instructions led to a tense moment between teammates.
- •Lindblad questioned orders regarding his position during the race.
- •Lawson expressed disappointment over the team's communication.
- •The team is expected to address the situation internally.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Liam Lawson questions Racing Bulls after team orders row in Austrian GP
"Liam Lawson was left questioning Racing Bulls' decision-making after an apparent team orders mix-up created unnecessary tension between himself and rookie team-mate Arvid Lindblad during the Austrian Grand Prix. The pair secured a strong double points finish with ninth and 10th places at the Red Bull Ring, but the result failed to mask confusion over instructions issued from the pit wall during the race.
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