Lawson: Red Bull's RB22 felt more comfortable than his previous stint

Liam Lawson says it is impossible to compare Red Bull's current RB22 with the previous car he drove there, but the Kiwi admits he felt much more comfortable in his latest chance.

Lawson was called up for the injured Isack Hadjar at the Dutch Grand Prix and finished seventh at Zandvoort. That marked his best result in Red Bull colors after he was dropped just two races into the 2025 season.

Why it matters:

Lawson's feedback gives a rare insight into how Red Bull's car has evolved and why his short stint time makes direct comparisons difficult. With Hadjar's recovery uncertain, Lawson's strong weekend keeps him in the conversation for future opportunities.

The details:

• Lawson says he couldn't form a proper opinion on last year's RB21 because his two races came at tracks he'd never done.
• "I feel like I got more comfortable in this car in a weekend, so yeah, it's very hard to compare."
• The biggest difference is aerodynamic philosophy. "The car is completely different, obviously, aerodynamically."
• Some driver comfort settings weren't his preferred ones. "That's stuff that has probably been the most challenging."

What's next:

Red Bull hasn't confirmed when Hadjar will be fit. The Frenchman has MotoGP champion Marc Marquez warned him not to rush back from his wrist injury. If Hadjar needs more time, Lawson could get another shot in the RB22.