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Liam Lawson endured a difficult start to the 2025 season, but in many ways, it saved his F1 career.
Red Bull has confirmed its 2026 driver lineups, with Liam Lawson securing a Racing Bulls seat over Yuki Tsunoda before the F1 season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
In Formula 1, reputations can change rapidly, as seen in Lawson’s journey from being dropped early in the 2025 season to now forming a partnership with rookie Arvid Lindblad for the upcoming season.
Despite a challenging start at Red Bull, which included crashes and poor qualifications, Lawson’s career may have been salvaged by the demotion and subsequent opportunities.
The pressure of adapting to a car developed around Verstappen was immense, as Lawson struggled to find his footing in the team.
Helmut Marko’s blunt assessments of Lawson’s performances highlighted the intense competition and high expectations within the Red Bull Racing team.
