Four of Formula 1’s six rookie drivers crashed out in the treacherous conditions at Melbourne. Here’s how they explained their retirements.
Liam Lawson articles archive
Vote for your 2025 Australian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2025 Australian Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Lawson ‘will come alive on tracks he knows’ says Horner after Q1 elimination
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner defended Liam Lawson after he was eliminated in the first round of qualifying on his debut for the team.
Lawson admits he was “too slow” after ending practice 17th
Formula 1
Posted onNew Red Bull driver Liam Lawson admitted he was “too slow” on the first day of practice for the new season in Australia.
My parents still don’t own a house because of me – Lawson
Formula 1
Posted onNew Red Bull Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson said his parents sold their house to pay for his racing career and haven’t bought one yet.
Antonelli fastest, Lawson spins in first morning of test at Bahrain
Formula 1
Posted onAndrea Kimi Antonelli put Mercedes on top as testing began in Bahrain, while Red Bull’s Liam Lawson had a brief spin.
Lawson predicts “very, very tough” start of season on unfamiliar tracks
Formula 1
Posted onLiam Lawson expects a difficult start to his first full season as a Formula 1 driver as he has never raced at some of the first tracks the series will visit.
Red Bull won’t repeat past “mistakes” with Lawson, former driver predicts
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull have learned from past mistakes not to put too much pressure on rookies, their former driver Christian Klien believes.
Which of Formula 1’s six rookies will sink or swim in 2025?
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 has its largest group of new drivers since 2013, but which of them has the best chance of staying on the grid?
2024 Formula 1 driver rankings #16: Liam Lawson
Formula 1
Posted onLiam Lawson only started six grands prix last year but did enough to persuade Red Bull that he deserved a place at the top team.
Pressure of Red Bull opportunity led to moves which angered rivals – Lawson
Formula 1
Posted onLiam Lawson said his eagerness to impress Red Bull during his return to F1 last year led him to make some of the uncompromising moves which irritated rival drivers.
Marko explains why Red Bull chose Lawson over Tsunoda to partner Verstappen in 2025
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull weren’t sure Yuki Tsunoda could cope with being beaten by Max Verstappen, says motorsport consultant Helmut Marko.
Lawson’s “mental strength and resilience” made him better choice than Tsunoda – Horner
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Lawson’s “mental strength and resilience” made him better choice than Tsunoda – Horner • Liberty Media delays date to complete Moto GP deal
Going from no F1 seat to Red Bull drive in six months feels “crazy” – Lawson
Formula 1
Posted onLiam Lawson said he is astonished by how quickly Red Bull have propelled him into their Formula 1 driver line-up for next year.
Did Tsunoda ‘destroy’ his team mates – and are Red Bull wrong to pick Lawson over him?
Formula 1
Posted onYuki Tsunoda said he “destroyed” his team mates at RB, yet Red Bull have passed him over for promotion. Should they have picked him to partner Max Verstappen?
Official: Lawson confirmed as Verstappen’s new team mate for 2025
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull have named Liam Lawson as Max Verstappen’s new team mate for the 2025 Formula 1 season, announcing the departure of Sergio Perez.
Red Bull to confirm Lawson as Perez’s replacement for 2025 – reports
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Red Bull tipped to confirm Lawson • Felbermayr joins Sauber for F1 Academy • Williams hires young karter
Tributes and cheeky doughnuts: How departing F1 drivers signed off on their radios
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 drivers paid tribute to their teams, performed unauthorised doughnuts and received special messages on their steering wheels after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Lawson does not know if he will have an F1 drive in 2025
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Lawson in the dark over F1 future • Gasly hails damage-free season • Haas disappointed after strong first lap
Divorce is in the air. What’s next for Red Bull, RB, Perez – and his replacement?
Formula 1
Posted onSergio Perez appears to be on his way out of Red Bull. Who could replace him, will it trigger other driver moves, and where will the six-time race winner go?