Liam Lawson reflects on challenges during Red Bull Racing stint
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 1:32 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Liam Lawson has recounted the difficulties he faced after being promoted to the senior Red Bull Racing team at the start of the 2025 season alongside Max Verstappen. His tenure lasted only two race weekends before he was demoted back to Racing Bulls. Lawson cited a lack of pre-season testing and early mistakes as key factors in his unpreparedness, noting he had limited track time before critical races in Melbourne and China. Despite attempting to remain optimistic, he struggled with the pressure and performance of the car, leading to significant difficulties in qualifying and race conditions. His candid reflections highlight the challenges faced by rookie drivers in high-stakes environments.
- •Liam Lawson was promoted to Red Bull Racing for the 2025 season.
- •He was demoted back to Racing Bulls after two race weekends.
- •Lawson noted a lack of testing time significantly impacted his performance.
- •His struggles included missed practice sessions and mistakes in qualifying.
- •Pressure from team performance and car handling contributed to his challenges.
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"When Liam Lawson was suddenly promoted to the senior Red Bull Racing team alongside Max Verstappen for the start of the 2025 season, it was supposed to be the ultimate realization of a childhood dream. Instead, the promotion turned into…
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