The 2025 Australian Grand Prix marked the start of the Formula 1 season and the official debut of Liam Lawson as Red Bull Racing‘s regular driver, after replacing Mexican Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez.
However, the young New Zealander faced significant difficulties during the qualifying sessions at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne.
Classification performance
During the qualifying session, Liam Lawson failed to advance beyond Q1.
He recorded a time that placed him 18th on the starting grid.
This result left him ahead of only Haas drivers Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman, who also had problems during qualifying.
In contrast, his teammate, Max Verstappen, managed to position himself in third place.
He finished behind McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who secured an impressive 1-2 for their team.
Fans’ reactions
Liam Lawson’s performance generated mixed reactions from Red Bull fans.
On social networks, some fans expressed their discontent and mentioned missing ‘Checo’ Perez.
They suggested that the team’s performance could have been affected by the Mexican driver’s departure.
Checo Pérez at Red Bull
Sergio Pérez has had an outstanding career at Red Bull since joining in 2021.
Liam Lawson failed to progress beyond Q1
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During the 2024 season, although he achieved six podium finishes, he did not achieve any victories, which led to an evaluation of his performance by the team.
Finally, in December 2024, the termination of his contract with Red Bull was announced, opening the door for the addition of Liam Lawson as his replacement.
Expectations for Lawson
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The arrival of Liam Lawson to Red Bull’s main team represents an opportunity for the young driver to demonstrate his talent in the top class of motorsport.
However, his initial performance in Australia indicates that he will face a considerable learning curve.
The team and the fans hope that, with time and experience, Lawson will be able to adapt to the demanding Formula 1 environment and contribute to Red Bull’s continued success in the coming races.
Liam Lawson’s debut at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix was challenging, reflecting the complexities of adapting to a high-performance team like Red Bull.
Meanwhile, the shadow of ‘Checo’ Perez still lingers among fans, who are closely watching how the team’s dynamics will evolve in this new season.
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