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Liam Lawson hits back at Red Bull criticism: ‘I needed time, and I wasn’t given it’
Liam Lawson has refuted claims that his confidence suffered a blow after a disappointing start in the 2025 F1 season with Red Bull, following a strong performance with Racing Bulls. Despite only two races with Red Bull, Lawson faced struggles, qualifying poorly and underperforming compared to his rookie teammate Isack Hadjar. He expressed that the short time at Red Bull didn’t allow him to adjust properly to the RB21, impacting his results. Lawson emphasized that his confidence remained unchanged throughout the season, despite external speculation. He believed that he needed more time and support to adapt to the new team and car, but the opportunity was cut short.
