Liam Lawson has produced a calm, measured, and consistent set of performances throughout the Formula 1 season, despite dealing with relentless noise regarding his future seat in the paddock. The Kiwi driver has become an established figure amid turbulent times, navigating shifts between Red Bull's main squad and its satellite outfit.
This campaign represents Lawson's first official full season with Racing Bulls, though it was punctuated by three substitute outings for the Milton Keynes-based squad when Isack Hadjar suffered a broken wrist. This experience provided a cathartic opportunity for Lawson to showcase his true pace after previously being ousted from a permanent seat early in his career.
Like the entire grid, the 24-year-old has had to adapt to the sport's polarizing new regulations, rising to the challenge with admirable composure. In an exclusive interview with Motorsport Week, Lawson broke down the differences in his preparation compared to previous years and explained how finding the right off-track structure has paid dividends.
"I think it's more just the way that 2025, the way the season started," Lawson explained when reflecting on his past struggles. "Obviously, I was in a different team and then didn't have much of a pre-season. Then we started the season, did a switch, and then it felt like for a long time I was playing catch-up and trying to just get a handle of where things were at."
"Whereas I think this year, having the pre-season with this team, and the new cars as well, I feel like it is a bit of a level playing field. At least for everyone, there's a lot more involved in the development of the car. And being involved in that, knowing the direction that we're going and all the sort of upgrades and stuff that we're focused on, that's just been a lot more pronounced and a lot better this year," he added.
Despite his stellar partnership alongside young teammate Arvid Lindblad, the rumour mill has churned once again, with attention shifting toward Formula 2 standout Nikola Tsolov. Nevertheless, Lawson's unwavering mindset remains his strongest weapon as the season heads toward its dramatic conclusion.
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