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Max Verstappen voices Red Bull opposition over Liam Lawson decision: ‘You’re killing his chance’
Max Verstappen expressed his disagreement with Red Bull’s decision to dismiss Liam Lawson after only two races in 2025. Despite Lawson’s limited experience with only 11 grands prix under his belt, Red Bull promoted him to replace Sergio Perez, only to drop him after the events in Australia and China. The challenging RB21 car, combined with Lawson’s unfamiliarity with the Albert Park and Shanghai tracks, ultimately led to his return to Racing Bulls. Yuki Tsunoda was brought in as Lawson’s replacement, while Lawson regrouped and is set to return next season as the team leader alongside rookie Arvid Lindblad. Verstappen argued that making a judgment based on just two races, especially at new tracks, was premature and underestimated Lawson’s potential within the team. He emphasized the importance of giving drivers more time to prove themselves before making significant decisions in Formula 1.
