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Red Bull boss Christian Horner lauded Liam Lawson’s return showing at F1’s United States Grand Prix as he admitted the team wants more from Sergio Perez.
Liam Lawson had a remarkable comeback in Formula 1 as he replaced Daniel Ricciardo at Red Bull mid-season, gaining 10 positions to finish 9th and score points. Despite facing a 60-place grid drop due to an engine change, Lawson impressed by setting the third quickest time in the opening session behind Verstappen and Leclerc. Starting 19th, he strategically overcut RB team-mate Tsunoda to secure his points finish. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner praised Lawson’s performance, highlighting his courage and speed, while Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko commended his strong debut and overtaking skills throughout the weekend. The pressure is now on Sergio Perez to improve his performance as Red Bull evaluates Lawson for a possible promotion, with Horner emphasizing the need for both drivers to perform well to maintain their position in the constructors’ championship.
