Liam Lawson returns to Red Bull for Dutch Grand Prix
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:48 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
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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.
- 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
"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.
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External links- 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.
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