Liam Lawson has identified which Formula 1 driver he believes is overly focused on social media, sharing exclusive paddock insights ahead of the Australian Grand Prix. Lawson, who continues his journey in F1 through 2026, discussed this and other behind-the-scenes details in an interview with SPORTbible.
Career Progress and Team Dynamics at Red Bull
After participating in selected races during the 2023 and 2024 seasons, 2026 marks Lawson’s first full year without interruption as a Red Bull driver. Previously, he replaced Yuki Tsunoda for just two Grand Prix events, after which Tsunoda returned to the team. This season, Lawson will be teammates with rookie driver Arvid Lindblad, who aims to match the strong debut performance of Isack Hadjar.
Insight into Drivers’ Personalities and Humor on Social Media Obsession
During the ‘Pole Position’ segment, Lawson candidly named Isack Hadjar, a former teammate, as the driver most consumed by his own image online.
“I think Isaac checks himself out quite a bit, I would say,”
Lawson joked.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if in his recent Google searches was his own name, sorry, dude.”
Lawson also humorously criticized Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull’s reserve driver, calling him the worst “back-seat driver” — a comment he clarified was not personal but based on their extensive shared driving experience.
Despite this critique, Lawson acknowledged Tsunoda’s talent for karaoke performances, particularly enjoying Adele’s songs.
“Yuki, he loves his karaoke,” Lawson laughed. “Adele, he loves Adele.”
Lawson’s Personal Preferences and Outlook for the Upcoming Season
When asked about his own karaoke choice, Lawson referenced his fondness for Pixar’s Cars franchise, choosing a song by Lightning McQueen as his go-to.
“Some Cars song, I’d probably ‘Real Gone’, it’s probably the biggest.”
With the significant regulation changes taking effect at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne this weekend, Lawson is eager to demonstrate his abilities under the new Red Bull management, aiming to solidify his place as the team navigates this transformative period.
