Liam Lawson: Red Bull Setup Led to My Demotion
Liam Lawson claims an experimental "shot in the dark" setup with the RB21 in China, intended to help him understand the car, was instead used by Red Bull to justify his demotion after just two races.
Why it matters
Lawson's statement sheds new light on his brief stint with Red Bull Racing in 2024, challenging the narrative around his unexpected return to Racing Bulls and Yuki Tsunoda's promotion. This reveals a potential internal conflict regarding driver development versus immediate performance expectations.
The context
- Last year, Red Bull announced Lawson as Max Verstappen's F1 2025 teammate, citing his