Liam Lawson’s time at Red Bull F1 has come to an end after just two races, with former teammate Yuki Tsunoda set to replace him. Lawson’s brief stint started after Sergio Perez’s departure, and despite his promising entry, his performance fell short.
December 2024 – Lawson’s Promotion to Red Bull
On December 19, 2024, Red Bull confirmed Lawson as Max Verstappen’s teammate for 2025, after Perez’s disappointing 2024 season. Lawson, having made his F1 debut in 2023 with AlphaTauri, was promoted despite limited experience.
February 2025 – Testing and Early Expectations
Lawson joined Red Bull for pre-season testing, where he showed determination despite struggling with car balance and some on-track incidents. He remained confident in his ability to learn from Verstappen, despite the intense pressure.
March 2025 – Struggles in the Australian GP
In Australia, Lawson’s performance faltered. He finished well behind Verstappen in practice and faced a Q1 exit during qualifying. A crash in the race sealed a disappointing debut weekend.
March 2025 – Ongoing Challenges in China
The Chinese GP was more of the same for Lawson. He faced difficulties in qualifying and sprint races, finishing last in both. Meanwhile, Tsunoda continued to shine, strengthening the belief that Red Bull had made the wrong choice.
March 2025 – The Inevitable Swap
After struggling through the Chinese Grand Prix, it became clear that Lawson’s tenure at Red Bull was in jeopardy. Speculation grew that Tsunoda would replace him before the Japanese GP, a decision confirmed as Red Bull sought better results.
Despite his departure, Lawson remains focused on his future, while Red Bull praises Tsunoda’s recent form and maturity.
