Liam Lawson is in a Weird Spot

Liam Lawson might be in the toughest position of any Formula 1 driver right now. After years of loyalty to the Red Bull academy, endless delays, and finally earning his way onto the F1 grid, he now finds himself stuck in a career bottleneck created by Red Bull’s instability, rushed decision-making, and brutal expectations.

In this video, we break down the entire timeline of Lawson’s journey — from F3, F2, and Super Formula all the way to his chaotic 2023 debut, his brief promotion to Red Bull in 2025, and his rapid demotion after just two race weekends. We explore why Red Bull favored other drivers like Nyck De Vries, Daniel Ricciardo, and even Colton Herta over Lawson, and why his development path was constantly redirected, delayed, and mismanaged.

We also dive into why Lawson’s F1 future looks increasingly uncertain, even if he holds onto a seat at Racing Bulls in 2026. With pressure from rising stars like Isack Hadjar and Arvid Lindblad, plus F1 teams’ hesitation to sign drivers rejected by their former teams, Lawson finds himself in a dangerous middle ground — too risky for some teams, yet not prioritized by Red Bull.

Whether Lawson ultimately finds redemption or becomes another casualty of the Red Bull system remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: his situation is far more complicated — and far more unfair — than most fans realize.

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