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Rookie F1 Racer Liam Lawson Shuns Comparisons with Verstappen: “You Are Just Stupid”

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 18, 2025
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Rookie F1 Racer Liam Lawson Shuns Comparisons with Verstappen: “You Are Just Stupid”

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Oracle Red Bull Racing taks in the garage during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503150103 // Usage for editorial use only //

Rookie F1 driver Liam Lawson has fired back at critics who believe he should already be outperforming his Red Bull teammate, Max Verstappen. Lawson, who is still acclimating himself to the demands of Formula 1, has labeled these expectations as “just stupid”.

Lawson’s promotion to Red Bull Racing came after two brief seasons with Red Bull’s sister team in 2023 and 2024. Despite his relatively short time in the sport, having only participated in 11 Grand Prix starts, Lawson now finds himself racing alongside the reigning World Champion.

The New Zealand native has been tasked with pushing himself to match Verstappen’s pace this season. This is part of Red Bull’s strategic plan to wrestle back the Constructors’ Championship from McLaren. However, Lawson recognizes the magnitude of this challenge, especially given that Verstappen is a four-time World Champion.

“In this sport, your teammate is your biggest competitor,” Lawson pointed out in an interview with Dutch publication De Telegraaf. “And my teammate happens to be Max Verstappen, a four-time champion who’s been with this team for nearly a decade. This is a golden opportunity for me to learn and grow.”

Despite his novice status, Lawson is keenly aware of his situation. He dismissed the idea that anyone with limited experience could outperform Verstappen: “If anyone thinks you can just beat Max when you are just coming in, then you are just stupid.”

Nonetheless, Lawson remains ambitious about his growth within Red Bull. He fully intends to catch up to Verstappen’s pace, but cautions that this will not happen overnight. The rookie driver also candidly talked about the psychological impact of unrealistic expectations.

“I do aspire to reach that level, but it’s going to take time. It’s simply not realistic to expect that of me right now,” he said. “If I were to believe, with my limited experience and as a newcomer to the team, that I could outperform someone who’s been in this game for 10 years, I’d be setting myself up for a crushing disappointment.”

Lawson’s pragmatic approach underscores his understanding of the steep learning curve in Formula 1. While he is determined to rise to the challenge, he also acknowledges the importance of patience and persistence in his journey.

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