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Liam Lawson’s career as a Red Bull F1 driver has come to an abrupt end after just two grands prix. It’s a glaring anomaly for a driver who has a trademark of making a strong first impression
With the news that Liam Lawson has been axed from Red Bull Racing after just two rounds, we look at all the driver swaps and drops from Red Bull and its sister-team over the years.
The F1 driver line-up for 2025 was already drastically altered before Red Bull swapped Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda. Here’s your guide to the new-look grid, including the team changes, fresh-faced rookies and contract details for all 20 drivers
Like Michael Schumacher before him, Max Verstappen has led his team to develop a car that other drivers can’t handle. It might seem premature for Red Bull to drop Liam Lawson, writes Mark Hughes, but returning to a ‘normal’ car could revitalise the 23-year-old
Fifteen years ago, Lewis Hamilton performed a low-speed burnout in central Melbourne in front of cheering F1 fans… and two police officers. As McLaren’s PR chief, Matt Bishop was in charge of dealing with the fallout of what became known as hoon-gate. He tells the inside story
The 2025 Red Bull has looked off the pace so far – until the final laps of the Chinese GP. Verstappen and Horner explain how they think the team can rescue its championship hopes
Red Bull’s young driver destroyer looks like it might have claimed its next victim in record time – just two races for Liam Lawson
Eddie Jordan didn’t just take F1 by storm when his team joined the grid: his charismatic approach proved an inspiration to fans around the world — including a young Chris Medland
Several F1 drivers, including Max Verstappen, have shown their support for Liam Lawson by liking an Instagram post that accuses Red Bull of crushing his spirit with behaviour that approaches “bullying”
Liam Lawson’s career as a Red Bull F1 driver has come to an abrupt end after just two grands prix. It’s a glaring anomaly for a driver who has a trademark of making a strong first impression
With the news that Liam Lawson has been axed from Red Bull Racing after just two rounds, we look at all the driver swaps and drops from Red Bull and its sister-team over the years.
The F1 driver line-up for 2025 was already drastically altered before Red Bull swapped Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda. Here’s your guide to the new-look grid, including the team changes, fresh-faced rookies and contract details for all 20 drivers
Like Michael Schumacher before him, Max Verstappen has led his team to develop a car that other drivers can’t handle. It might seem premature for Red Bull to drop Liam Lawson, writes Mark Hughes, but returning to a ‘normal’ car could revitalise the 23-year-old
Fifteen years ago, Lewis Hamilton performed a low-speed burnout in central Melbourne in front of cheering F1 fans… and two police officers. As McLaren’s PR chief, Matt Bishop was in charge of dealing with the fallout of what became known as hoon-gate. He tells the inside story
The 2025 Red Bull has looked off the pace so far – until the final laps of the Chinese GP. Verstappen and Horner explain how they think the team can rescue its championship hopes
Red Bull’s young driver destroyer looks like it might have claimed its next victim in record time – just two races for Liam Lawson
Eddie Jordan didn’t just take F1 by storm when his team joined the grid: his charismatic approach proved an inspiration to fans around the world — including a young Chris Medland
Fears that one engine manufacturer will dominate F1 from 2026 are likely to see strugglers allowed to catch up. If power units are to be artificially equalised, how much of a technical competition will it be? asks Mark Hughes
When does a rookie have the edge over an F1 world champion? Perhaps in Jeddah, says Mark Hughes, where the unsettling effect of a softer tyre compound is less likely to faze younger drivers than the likes of Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton
Friday’s summit in Bahrain between the FIA, teams and manufacturers may have been dressed up as a gathering to discuss the idea of a return to V10 engines. But make no mistake: they’re crunch talks as the 2026 rules continue to create problems, says Mark Hughes
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris worked together ahead of the 2025 Chinese GP, finding the pace that delivered a 1-2 finish, while Norris also prepared to attack his team-mate during the race. Brake issues denied him, says Mark Hughes but the F1 title duel is coming
Esteban Ocon’s Alpine stint ended at the 2024 Qatar GP, giving Jack Doohan a make-or-break F1 chance in Abu Dhabi. Elsewhere FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed driver concerns and mechanics just wanted a kip: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
For an Italian F1 driver, few roles are more coveted than a Ferrari race seat, but Giancarlo Fisichella had the misfortune of joining the team during a testing 2009 season
F1 moves closer to changing its rules in a bid to avoid one engine manufacturer dominating for years, and looks to spark out the grass fires that plagued Suzuka
As Oscar Piastri moved into the championship lead, his manager Mark Webber’s example should serve as a warning to Lando Norris, says Mark Hughes
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