Red Bull have reportedly dropped Liam Lawson after just two races of the Formula One season. The New Zealander has endured a dire start to the 2025 season, crashing out in Australia and finishing 16th at the Chinese Grand Prix, more than a minute behind teammate Max Verstappen.

Liam Lawson opened up on the way he was informed about his Red Bull demotion over a phone call, effective from the Japanese GP.

Liam Lawson has openly discussed his unexpected demotion from Red Bull Racing, describing the decision as a “shock” after being replaced just two races into the 2025 Formula 1 season. The 23-year-old was initially brought in as a potential long-term solution following Sergio Perez's dramatic exit at the end of the 2024 season.