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Red Bull’s New Driver Under Scrutiny: Emergency Meeting Called to Discuss Liam Lawson’s Performance

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 24, 2025
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Red Bull’s New Driver Under Scrutiny: Emergency Meeting Called to Discuss Liam Lawson’s Performance

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Christian Horner, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing on the grid prior to the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503220047 // Usage for editorial use only //

The Red Bull Racing team is calling for an urgent meeting following the troubling performance of rookie driver Liam Lawson during the Chinese Grand Prix. Merely two races into the 2025 Formula 1 season, questions about Lawson’s future with Red Bull have already begun to circulate, as he has yet to secure a single point. Meanwhile, his teammate, Max Verstappen, has secured a solid second place in the World Drivers’ Championship standings.

The team’s concerns have been heightened due to Lawson’s inability to earn any points in two Grand Prix races and a Sprint. There are whispers within the racing circles about a potential new face occupying the No. 2 Red Bull seat soon.

Lawson’s journey with Red Bull has been far from smooth. He commenced the year on two unfamiliar tracks and in each instance, he failed to progress beyond the first round of qualifying. During the Chinese Grand Prix, Red Bull decided to withdraw the RB21 from the parc fermé. They instead opted for a pit lane start, hoping that this alteration might boost Lawson’s pace.

The Australian Grand Prix saw Lawson exiting prematurely due to a mid-race crash triggered by a sudden rainstorm. Though he managed to maintain a clean slate during the Chinese Grand Prix, his pit lane start and Red Bull’s decision to operate him on a two-stop strategy were major setbacks.

The situation echoes Red Bull’s recent dismissal of Sergio Perez due to his inability to contribute towards another World Constructors’ Championship. Lawson now seems to be in a similar predicament.

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko, in conversation with Sky Germany post the Chinese Grand Prix, admitted that Lawson’s performance warrants serious discussion. He confirmed an imminent meeting at Milton Keynes, stating, “This week there is a meeting in Milton Keynes to discuss when and how we can close the gap,”.

Marko expressed his concerns but also emphasized that the team hasn’t lost hope yet. The focus remains on accumulating as many points as possible.

Lawson too admitted to the struggles he’s been facing. Speaking to the media after the Chinese Grand Prix, he said, “It’s safe to say that we’re not happy. None of us are happy. I don’t know what more you want me to say to that, really.” He acknowledged the challenges of reaching the car’s limit and being comfortable with it, a feat that his teammate Verstappen seems to have mastered.

While it may seem premature to consider replacing Lawson, the need for an emergency meeting so soon into the 2025 season doesn’t bode well. Yet there is hope that this meeting could illuminate a new path forward for the struggling rookie.

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