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From Melbourne Mishap to Shanghai Showdown: Red Bull’s Rookie Lawson Eager to Reset After Tough F1 Debut

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 18, 2025
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From Melbourne Mishap to Shanghai Showdown: Red Bull’s Rookie Lawson Eager to Reset After Tough F1 Debut

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on in the garage during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160330 // Usage for editorial use only //

Liam Lawson’s debut race for Red Bull Racing during the 2025 Australian Grand Prix was marred by a series of misfortunes and mistakes. The New Zealand-born driver got off to a rocky start as he was unable to participate in the third practice session due to a power unit issue, which significantly impacted his performance throughout the weekend.

Lawson, who had previously shown promise in his two brief stints with Racing Bulls, had been promoted to accompany Max Verstappen at Red Bull this year. His primary role was expected to be a strong support for Verstappen in his pursuit of the Drivers’ Championship, consistently accruing points and aiding Red Bull’s effort to secure the Constructors’ Championship. This was a task that Sergio Perez, Lawson’s predecessor, failed to accomplish last season.

However, the weekend’s events did not go as planned for the newcomer. The first day was underwhelming as Lawson lagged considerably behind Verstappen’s pace during practice. The power unit issue in his car prevented him from participating in the third practice, which led to a further reduction in preparation time. This proved to be a major setback for Lawson, who had never driven at Albert Park before. His performance in Q1 was marred by errors, including running into the gravel at Turn 3 and struggling with control during his final flying lap.

Red Bull decided to make setup changes to Lawson’s RB21, which led to him starting from the pitlane. He spent most of the Grand Prix at the back of the pack. A brief glimmer of hope arose when Red Bull decided to keep him on dry tyres as rain started to fall. This allowed Lawson to climb into the points temporarily, but his race ended abruptly as he lost control and crashed into the barriers.

Sky F1 broadcaster and former Grand Prix driver, Martin Brundle, commented on the unfortunate series of events. He expressed his belief that Lawson would be relieved that the next race weekend was approaching quickly, which would give him the chance to rectify his mistakes. Brundle also warned that Red Bull, known for their policy of replacing underperforming drivers mid-season, would expect Lawson to show results soon if he hoped to retain his seat.

Red Bull advisor, Helmut Marko, stated that Lawson’s performance in the first few races would be a key indicator of his progress. He added that they would allow Lawson some time to recover and continue to monitor his development. Red Bull boss Christian Horner echoed this sentiment, saying that despite the difficult weekend, Lawson had shown speed when things started to align for him.

Lawson, on his part, is keen to move forward from his disappointing debut. With the race in Shanghai offering only a single session for acclimatization before the Sprint event begins, Lawson is eager to reset and tackle the challenge. He remains optimistic, drawing on past experiences in his career and looking forward to proving his capabilities in the upcoming races.

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