US EditionLiam Lawson: I was shocked by my Red Bull axe
- Liam Lawson, a New Zealander, was demoted from Red Bull to Racing Bulls after the Chinese Grand Prix.
- Red Bull reversed their December 2024 decision to promote Lawson following Sergio Pérez's departure.
- Lawson struggled with the RB21 car and failed to score points in Australia and China.
- Lawson told Sky Sports F1 he "wasn't expecting" the early setback of this demotion.
- Red Bull replaced Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda, stating they acted to protect Lawson's mental state.
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F1: Liam Lawson vows to prove he belongs after Red Bull axing
Liam Lawson said Thursday he was determined to prove he belongs in Formula One following what he called the “tough” surprise of being axed by Red Bull after just two races. The New Zealander was replaced by Yuki Tsunoda starting at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix following a disastrous start that saw him fail to score any points. Lawson returns to Red Bull’s sister team RB to take Tsunoda’s seat after previously racing 11 grands prix for them…
Lawson says ruthless Red Bull axing was 'tough to hear'
Liam Lawson said Thursday his confidence was intact but admitted it was "tough" to be told by Red Bull that they were axing him after just two races of the season. The New Zealander was replaced by Yuki Tsunoda starting at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix following a disastrous start…
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