Liam Lawson returns to Red Bull for Dutch Grand Prix
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 7:28 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Liam Lawson has been called up by Red Bull to replace the injured Isack Hadjar for the Dutch Grand Prix this weekend. Lawson's return, after being demoted 14 months ago, signifies a noteworthy turnaround in his career. Previously, he showed promise alongside Max Verstappen but was dropped after just two races in 2025. Following a period at Racing Bulls where he achieved six points finishes in the last seven events, this opportunity comes with lower expectations, allowing Lawson to perform more freely. His performance in Zandvoort could influence his future with the team, especially regarding next year's lineup.
- •Liam Lawson replaces injured Isack Hadjar at Red Bull.
- •Lawson was demoted 14 months ago after two races.
- •He has six points finishes in the last seven events.
- •This opportunity comes with lower expectations for Lawson.
- •Performance may affect Lawson's standing for 2027.
- 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — Lawson Details Last-Minute Red Bull F1 Call-Up, Feels no Pressure for Dutch GP
- 3:29 PMRacer — Lawson sees clear differences in his second chance with Red Bull
- 4:58 PMMotorsport.com — Liam Lawson's unexpected Red Bull call-up rewards his perseverance
"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
"Liam Lawson was alerted about his Red Bull F1 chance as he arrived backed to United Kingdom from holidays, as he heads into the weekend with pressure but as much. After his unceremonious departure from Red Bull in F1 2026…
"Liam Lawson says he is facing a different situation at Red Bull as he makes a substitute appearance for the team at the Dutch Grand Prix, compared to his previous and disappointingly brief stint in 2025.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 7:28 PMLawson Details Last-Minute Red Bull F1 Call-Up, Feels no Pressure for Dutch GP
Liam Lawson was alerted about his Red Bull F1 chance as he arrived backed to United Kingdom from holidays, as he heads into the weekend with pressure but as much. After his unceremonious departure from Red Bull in F1 2026…
- RacerAug 20, 2026, 3:29 PMLawson sees clear differences in his second chance with Red Bull
Liam Lawson says he is facing a different situation at Red Bull as he makes a substitute appearance for the team at the Dutch Grand Prix, compared to his previous and disappointingly brief stint in 2025.
- Motorsport.comAug 19, 2026, 4:58 PMLiam Lawson's unexpected Red Bull call-up rewards his perseverance
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
- Formula1.com—Why Lawson’s Red Bull call-up is such a huge opportunity
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto takes a look at Red Bull’s decision to give Liam Lawson another chance, with Yuki Tsunoda also set to return to the grid in Zandvoort.
- Formula1.com—Lawson gives his take on first day back in a Red Bull
After a last-minute call-up to Red Bull ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix weekend, Liam Lawson will line up in P11 on the grid for Saturday's Sprint.
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