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Liam Lawson has built in stature since F1 entered the European leg of the campaign, bouncing back from his Red Bull demotion.
Following his abrupt dismissal by Red Bull after only two races this season, Liam Lawson has been quietly working towards redemption in recent rounds. The question of how to bounce back from being fired early on in the season must have loomed large for him. His promotion to the senior team alongside Max Verstappen was short-lived, with a demotion back to the Racing Bulls squad coming swiftly after the Chinese Grand Prix. The unexpected promotion of Yuki Tsunoda in his place shocked many in the Formula 1 paddock. While there were high hopes for Lawson’s performance in the second Red Bull seat, his struggles were evident as he failed to deliver compared to his teammate Verstappen. The decision to switch Lawson and Tsunoda was a surprising move by Red Bull’s senior management, with Christian Horner emphasizing the importance of fostering Lawson’s growth and experience in his continued F1 career with the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls.
