Naomi Schiff says Red Bull demotion benefits Liam Lawson's career
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 11:49 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Naomi Schiff, a former W Series driver and Sky Sports analyst, commented on Liam Lawson's recent demotion from Red Bull, calling it the best thing for his career. After a challenging start in the 2025 season with Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen, Lawson was moved back to the sister Racing Bulls team. He has since made significant progress in his performance and adaptation within the Racing Bulls setup. Schiff's remarks highlight a positive outlook on Lawson's career trajectory following the demotion.
- •Naomi Schiff praises Lawson's demotion from Red Bull.
- •Lawson started 2025 season with difficult performances at Red Bull.
- •He has since improved with the Racing Bulls team.
- •Schiff believes demotion has been beneficial for Lawson's development.
- •Lawson was initially partnered with Max Verstappen.
- 11:49 AMMotorsport.com — Naomi Schiff claims Red Bull demotion was 'best thing' for Liam Lawson's F1 career
"Former W Series driver and Sky Sports Formula 1 analyst Naomi Schiff believes Liam Lawson's demotion from Red Bull has ultimately been the best thing for his career. After Lawson was promoted to Red Bull to partner Max Verstappen for 2025, a challenging opening two rounds led to a swift demotion back to the sister outfit. Now firmly embedded in the Racing Bulls team, Lawson has rebuilt his ...Keep reading
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