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Liam Lawson Faces Backlash After Explosive Collision with Yuki Tsunoda at Italian GP

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
September 14, 2025
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Liam Lawson Faces Backlash After Explosive Collision with Yuki Tsunoda at Italian GP

MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 07: Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls looks on in the garage prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 07, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202509070610 // Usage for editorial use only //

Title: Clash of Titans: Liam Lawson’s Bold Move Against Yuki Tsunoda Sparks Controversy at Italian GP

In a dramatic turn of events at the Italian Grand Prix, Liam Lawson’s aggressive maneuver against his former teammate Yuki Tsunoda ignited a firestorm of debate among racing fans and pundits alike. Both drivers were vying for glory but ended up in a collision that left them stranded out of the points, and the aftermath has sent shockwaves through the motorsport community.

As the race unfolded, Lawson spotted an opportunity to overtake Tsunoda by positioning himself on the outside of the Turn 4 braking zone. However, in a critical moment of high-stakes racing, he failed to fully align his car alongside Tsunoda, which would have entitled him to protection under the stringent overtaking regulations of Formula 1. Tsunoda, eager to maintain his racing line, made a decisive move that resulted in a collision—sending both drivers off the track and effectively ending their hopes for a competitive finish.

Critics were quick to lambaste Lawson for his perceived over-aggressiveness during the encounter. Yet, in a bold defense of the New Zealander, former F1 driver Perry McCarthy emerged to shed light on the tactical brilliance behind Lawson’s approach. “Liam was quite right to be on the outside,” McCarthy asserted in a passionate defense. “If you can make Yuki break too late on the inside, Yuki can’t make the corner.”

McCarthy emphasized that the pundits on television failed to grasp the strategic nuance of Lawson’s intentions. “He was trying to apply pressure and get past—this is the Red Bull junior team versus the Red Bull senior team. You’ve got to hound somebody out there,” he explained. “Yuki wanted the better turn-in angle, which is why he moved across. If Liam had left more room, he might have successfully forced Yuki into a mistake.”

The incident raises critical questions about the nature of racing tactics in Formula 1 and the thin line between aggression and recklessness. Lawson’s decision to challenge Tsunoda was a bold one, emblematic of the fierce competition that characterizes this elite sport. As fans rally behind both drivers, the debate continues—was Lawson’s aggressive strategy a calculated risk, or did it cross the line into reckless driving?

As the dust settles on this controversial racing episode, one thing is clear: the Italian Grand Prix has once again proven to be a hotbed for thrilling drama and fierce rivalries. With Max Verstappen’s dominant win overshadowing the turmoil among the junior ranks, fans are left to ponder the implications of this clash for the future of Red Bull’s racing ambitions. The tension is palpable, and as the racing world turns its eyes to the next Grand Prix, the stakes have never been higher.

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