Liam Lawson’s racing season might be hitting the skids, as whispers from the racing world suggest a potential shakeup at Racing Bulls.
Liam Lawson, who once held a promising spot at Red Bull, is now fighting to keep his seat at Racing Bulls. Despite his hopes, the Kiwi racer has not yet managed to score any points this season. Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has put forward a bleak prediction about Lawson’s future if he doesn’t start delivering results. “I’ll tell you the truth. If Liam doesn’t improve any further, I wouldn’t be surprised if they put Lindblad in at some point. Not at all. I wouldn’t be a little surprised,” Montoya stated candidly.
The challenge for Lawson grows even more daunting with young racer Arvid Lindblad waiting in the wings, ready to take the spotlight. Lindblad, just 17, has been highlighted by many within the racing community as the next big thing. Helmut Marko, a senior advisor within the Red Bull sphere, has mentioned the potential for Lindblad to step up with significant experience in Formula 2, possibly paving his way to Formula 1 by 2026.
Lawson’s journey has been rocky ever since he was removed from the Red Bull seat after just a couple of races. His current team, Racing Bulls, isn’t seeing the performance they expected, given teammate Isack Hadjar has already secured five points. The comparison is stark and not in Lawson’s favor. Montoya noted the psychological blow caused by his abrupt Red Bull exit, suggesting that without addressing his confidence issues, Lawson might not find his footing anytime soon.
However, the Racing Bulls team still believes in nurturing Lawson’s potential, hopeful that the young driver can regain his lost momentum. There is an urgent need for a boost in confidence and results, though, especially with such a competitive internal environment. Meanwhile, the racing world watches closely, knowing that a switch to Lindblad could be in the cards if things don’t change quickly.
Lawson’s racing future is teetering on the edge, as the pressure to perform mounts with each race. The potential for change looms large, and the next few races could prove pivotal in determining Lawson’s fate.
