Liam Lawson, the promising young driver for Racing Bulls, is pushing for a bold change in race tactics after qualifying 16th, which moved up to 15th following Oliver Bearman’s grid penalty, ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Despite facing a tough starting position, Lawson remains hopeful about securing valuable points by urging his team to rethink their approach.
Performance Challenges Highlight Need for Alternative Plan
Lawson demonstrated strong pace during the practice sessions, consistently finishing within the top 10, but was unable to maintain that momentum in qualifying. Cooler track temperatures affected tire performance, which Lawson identified as a key factor in his slip to 16th place in Q1. A minor off-track incident at Stowe further impacted his qualifying results, preventing progression into Q2.
While Pirelli recommends a standard two-stop tire strategy, Lawson emphasized the importance of adopting a more aggressive plan. He pointed out the difficulty of overtaking on the Silverstone circuit and stressed that without a daring strategy, scoring points would be unlikely.
“We need to push forward from where we are, or else we won’t have a real chance at points,”
Lawson stated to the media.
Looking Ahead: Determined to Improve on Previous Success at Austria
Lawson is aiming to build on his strong sixth-place finish at the Austrian Grand Prix, understanding that the British Grand Prix presents a different set of challenges. Despite setbacks in qualifying, he remains confident that a carefully executed, unconventional plan could lead to a positive race result.
Fans and observers are closely watching as Racing Bulls decide whether to move away from conventional wisdom toward a strategy that matches Lawson’s call for risk and innovation on race day.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Is Liam Lawson confirmed?
A. Liam Lawson will join Max Verstappen as his Red Bull teammate in 2025. Lawson takes over from Sergio Perez on the team.
Q. Where is Liam Lawson going in 2025?
A. As the start of the 2025 Formula 1 season nears, New Zealander Liam Lawson is gearing up for his first full season in top-tier racing. He will make his debut with Oracle Red Bull Racing at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, taking place from March 13 to 16.
Q. Why did Liam Lawson not get a seat?
A. Lawson didn’t make it past Q1 and crashed out of the race at the season’s first event. In the second round, he qualified last for both the Sprint and Grand Prix. Red Bull decided to make a quick change due to his difficulties. Starting from next week’s race at Suzuka, Yuki Tsunoda will replace Lawson.
