Kiwi F1 driver Liam Lawson breaks silence after Red Bull dumping

Friday, 28 March 2025

Liam Lawson has broken his silence after his unceremonious dumping by Red Bull.

Hours after it was confirmed he’d been demoted to Racing Bulls in a straight swap with Yuki Tsunoda, the Kiwi took to social media.

“Being a @redbullracing driver has been my dream since I was a kid, it’s what I’ve worked towards my whole life. It’s tough, but I’m grateful for everything that’s brought me to this point. To every one of you who’s stood by me, thank you for all the support it means the world,” he wrote.

It comes after Max Verstappen ‘liked’ an Instagram post from former Formula One driver Giedo van der Garde accusing Red Bull of “bullying” Liam Lawson.

Verstappen, the four-time world champion, is understood to be unhappy about Lawson’s treatment, arguing the 23-year-old ought to have been given more than two races to prove himself.

The Dutch driver’s actions raise further questions about his relationship with the Milton Keynes-based team after serious tensions arose last year following allegations from a female employee aimed at team principal Christian Horner.

Red Bull confirmed on Thursday morning that Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda would switch teams with immediate effect, with Tsunoda stepping up to the senior Red Bull team at next week’s Japanese Grand Prix, and Lawson moving to junior team Racing Bulls.