Liam Lawson Reveals Why Red Bull Return Will Feel 'Very Foreign'
Lawson returns to Red Bull after Isack Hadjar injured his wrist, with only one practice session to prepare for Sprint qualifying.
- Liam Lawson rejoined Red Bull Racing for the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort on Thursday, stepping in for the injured Isack Hadjar after the Frenchman suffered a wrist injury.
- Since his 2025 demotion to Racing Bulls after two races, Lawson has demonstrated strong form, currently sitting ninth in the drivers' standings after scoring points in eight of 11 rounds this year.
- With only one practice session available for the sprint weekend, the 24-year-old acknowledged the Red Bull car is "completely different" from his Racing Bulls machine, making the transition "very foreign."
- Trailing McLaren by 43 points in the Constructors' championship, Red Bull requires immediate results to protect its standing and prize money during this temporary driver shuffle.
- Though his future in Formula 1 remains uncertain beyond 2026, this opportunity allows the New Zealander to showcase his talents behind a close-to-frontrunning car during a critical period.
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Promoted in the Red Bull this weekend in the Netherlands, a year and a half after being thanked, the New Zealander is "really focused on the goal of making the most of this weekend".
No feeling of vindication for Lawson on Red Bull return
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands, Aug 21 : Some drivers might feel vindicated after being promoted back to a team that dumped them after two races last year, but Liam Lawson said he was just focused on getting the best out of the Red Bull car at this week's Dutch Grand Prix. The New Zealander was dropped to Racing Bull
On Max Verstappen's side at Red Bull will drive in Zandvoort Liam Lawson. The 24-year-old New Zealander was promoted from second team to second team due to a wrist injury from Isack Hadjar to second teammate. At the Racing Bulls, former regular driver Yuki Tsunoda gives a comeback. At least the batteries of the drivers are charged. Four weeks of summer break lie behind the Formula 1. The farewell weekend of the king class from Zandvoort is immin…
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