Liam Lawson returns to F1 at Zandvoort for Red Bull
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Liam Lawson will drive for Red Bull in the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, stepping in to replace Hadjar. This opportunity comes three years after his F1 debut at the same circuit, where he replaced the injured Daniel Ricciardo. Lawson previously raced alongside Max Verstappen during two Grands Prix before being demoted. His return signifies a notable pairing for the team, as well as a pivotal moment for Lawson's developing career. The Dutch Grand Prix marks a significant stage for Lawson, with the circuit leaving the calendar after this season.
- •Lawson replaces Hadjar at Red Bull for the Dutch GP.
- •This is Lawson's return to Zandvoort after his F1 debut.
- •He previously raced alongside Verstappen for two Grands Prix.
- •The Dutch GP is the final race at Zandvoort before the circuit's removal.
- •Lawson aims to capitalize on this significant opportunity.
- 5:03 PMAutosport — The full circle moment given to Lawson at the 2026 Dutch GP
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Back where it all began: fate gives Lawson another chance at Zandvoort
"Call it cosmic karma or poetic justice, but on the scene of Liam Lawson's Formula 1 debut, deputising for Daniel Ricciardo in 2023, the New Zealander is again replacing a driver in the Red Bull stable at Zandvoort because of a hand injury. Lawson eventually used his five-race stint with AlphaTauri in 2023 as a launch pad for full-time graduation, as the organisation finally moved on from ...Keep reading
"In a curious twist of fate, Liam Lawson will once again be handed a major opportunity at Zandvoort, just as he was three years ago when he replaced the injured Daniel Ricciardo alongside Yuki Tsunoda. This time, however, he will line up alongside his former teammate Max Verstappen.
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External links- AutosportAug 19, 2026, 5:03 PMThe full circle moment given to Lawson at the 2026 Dutch GP
Call it cosmic karma or poetic justice, but on the scene of Liam Lawson's Formula 1 debut, deputising for Daniel Ricciardo in 2023, the New Zealander is again replacing a driver in the Red Bull stable at Zandvoort because of a hand injury. Lawson eventually used his five-race stint with AlphaTauri in 2023 as a launch pad for full-time graduation, as the organisation finally moved on from ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 4:01 PMBack where it all began: fate gives Lawson another chance at Zandvoort
In a curious twist of fate, Liam Lawson will once again be handed a major opportunity at Zandvoort, just as he was three years ago when he replaced the injured Daniel Ricciardo alongside Yuki Tsunoda. This time, however, he will line up alongside his former teammate Max Verstappen.
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