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Liam Lawson is one of several drivers to have experienced horrific online abuse, leading to him deleting social media.
Racing driver Liam Lawson opened up about deleting social media from his personal devices due to receiving online abuse, describing it as a “toxic place”.
The abuse started when he was picked as Daniel Ricciardo’s replacement in 2024 and escalated after he replaced Sergio Perez at Red Bull.
Despite facing haters even after being demoted back to Racing Bulls, Lawson feels much better since removing social media from his life.
He now uses Instagram only for fans and personal connections, having been absent from X for almost a year.
Discussing the impact on Gypsy Tales podcast, Lawson emphasized how much healthier he feels without the negativity of social media.
Growing up in New Zealand, where social media played a lesser role during his school days, Lawson appreciates the escape from online bullying that deleting social media has provided.
