Liam Lawson flies easyJet after Belgian GP, sparks cost-cap jokes

Liam Lawson and his Racing Bulls teammate Arvid Lindblad swapped private jets for easyJet after the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.

What happened?

On 28 July 2025, Lawson and Lindblad boarded an easyJet flight home from Belgium, posting a selfie on Lawson’s Instagram Story with the caption “Shoutout easyJet.” The moment went viral, drawing thousands of comments on Reddit and social media. Fans praised the pair for choosing a budget airline over luxury travel, calling it “super respectable” and a refreshing break from Formula 1’s usual VIP norm.

Why it matters for Liam Lawson

The surprise flight capped a solid weekend for Lawson, who started seventh and finished 12th in the Belgian GP. His rookie teammate Lindblad, who lined up ninth, scored two points for Racing Bulls. After the race, Lindblad told Sky Sports F1 he feels “more comfortable and more competitive every weekend.” Lawson, meanwhile, has been steadily improving in his second season with the team.

Fan reaction and cost-cap jokes

Social media erupted with reactions. One fan wrote, “Oh man, what are the odds of meeting two F1 drivers on a commercial flight?” Others joked the move reflected cost-cap pressure. “VCARB must be getting dangerously close to a cost cap breach,” one comment read. Another added, “Any more cost cap restrictions and they’ll be flying Ryanair.” Some mocked private-jet excess, with one user writing, “And then there are some who use their private jet like a scooter,” while another called private jets “killing our planet.”

What comes next?

Lawson and Lindblad head to the next race with momentum. Lindblad’s confidence is rising after his best weekend so far, and Lawson continues to grind out points in a tight midfield battle. Racing Bulls now eye the next chance to close the gap to the top teams.