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Liam Lawson Returns to Red Bull in Shock Formula One Move

2026-08-20 · Liam Lawson · Club News

Liam Lawson Returns to Red Bull in Shock Formula One Move

Liam Lawson will drive for Red Bull in Formula One again at the Dutch Grand Prix, 16 months after he was axed by the former world champions.

What happened?

Liam Lawson has been handed a shock Red Bull return at this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix. The New Zealand driver will line up alongside Max Verstappen at the four-time world champion's home event following a wrist injury sustained by Isack Hadjar during the summer break.

Why it matters for Liam Lawson

Lawson was dropped by Red Bull after just two races last year, but he has bounced back well with Racing Bulls, scoring 43 points so far this season. His return to Red Bull is a significant development in his Formula One career, and it remains to be seen how he will perform alongside Verstappen.

What comes next?

Lawson will replace Hadjar in the RB22 car this weekend, and he will be partnered by Yuki Tsunoda, who will also return to the grid after losing his seat as Verstappen's teammate at the end of last season. Hadjar's injury also opens the door for Tsunoda to return to the grid, and he will partner Arvid Lindblad at Racing Bulls in Zandvoort.

Lawson's return to Red Bull is a significant boost for the New Zealand driver, and it will be interesting to see how he performs in his second stint with the team. The Dutch Grand Prix is set to be a thrilling event, with Lawson and Verstappen set to go head-to-head on the track.

Key Takeaways:

  • Liam Lawson returns to Red Bull in Formula One after an injury to Isack Hadjar.
  • Lawson was dropped by Red Bull after just two races last year, but he has bounced back well with Racing Bulls.
  • Hadjar's injury also opens the door for Yuki Tsunoda to return to the grid.
  • Lawson will replace Hadjar in the RB22 car this weekend.

Stats Table:

DriverPoints
Liam Lawson43
Isack Hadjar68
Yuki Tsunoda0

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli heads into the second half of the season with a 50-point lead over Lewis Hamilton in the championship standings. Antonelli's teammate George Russell is nine points further back.

The Dutch Grand Prix is set to be a thrilling event, with Lawson and Verstappen set to go head-to-head on the track.

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