Liam Lawson shows promise in third F1 race with Red Bull
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:21 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Liam Lawson participated in his third race for Red Bull at Zandvoort on August 24, 2026. He achieved solid qualifying results, starting right behind teammate Max Verstappen, and managed to score points during the race. Lawson's performance was noted as demonstrating strong pace and no major mistakes, a contrast to his previous challenges with the Red Bull team in 2025. Despite limited experience and pressure from team management, he proved capable under difficult circumstances, marking a significant improvement over his earlier stint with the team.
- •Lawson qualified closely behind Verstappen at Zandvoort.
- •He scored points, being the only Red Bull driver to do so.
- •This race contrasts with his disappointing performances in 2025.
- •Lawson's experience and adaptation to the RB21 were key factors.
- •Red Bull's past driver decisions are questioned after this performance.
- 5:21 AMMotorsport.com — Who slept best last night: Liam Lawson
- 5:21 AMYahoo Sports — Who slept best last night: Liam Lawson
"Liam Lawson's third race at Red Bull was exactly what Red Bull would have wanted from Liam Lawson. Solid qualifying, right behind Max Verstappen. No big mistakes and strong pace in the race. Points. He finally proved he deserved to be in that seat... It's just that his third race at Red Bull wasn't Suzuka in April 2025, but Zandvoort some 17 months later. So, how should we interpret ...Keep reading
"Liam Lawson finally got his 'what could have been' moment
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 24, 2026, 5:21 AMWho slept best last night: Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson's third race at Red Bull was exactly what Red Bull would have wanted from Liam Lawson. Solid qualifying, right behind Max Verstappen. No big mistakes and strong pace in the race. Points. He finally proved he deserved to be in that seat... It's just that his third race at Red Bull wasn't Suzuka in April 2025, but Zandvoort some 17 months later. So, how should we interpret ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 5:21 AMWho slept best last night: Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson finally got his 'what could have been' moment
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