Lawson lined up on the grid in eighth at the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park, but quickly fell back to 20th as he struggled to get off the line.
Motorsport
9:20am
1:30
Kiwi Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson, who started seventh on the grid, finished 13th after initially dropping to 20th early on in the race.
Sunday 6:57pm
2:17
The car was left with the front-right wheel hanging off the car and substantial damage to the bodywork.
Sunday 4:46pm
Defending champion Lando Norris made no secret of his frustration over the current regulations, and where he fears they have left the sport.
Sunday 4:26pm
The Racing Bulls driver qualified eighth for Sunday's season-opener, while Mercedes locked out the front row and Max Verstappen crashed out in Q1.
Sunday 7:10am
He said the start of last year was easier, as all teams had a good grip on the cars, but this year, "we're still figuring it out".
Fri, Mar 6
The Kiwi Formula 1 driver talked to Breakfast this morning ahead of this week's season opener in Melbourne.
Tue, Mar 3
Kiwi Scott McLaughlin started on pole but did not have the speed to match race winner Alex Palou from Spain.
Mon, Mar 2
Former Supercars driver Maro Engel has guided Team GMR to victory in a chaotic Bathurst 12-hour as Ford's sole entrant crashed out after hitting a kangaroo.
Mon, Feb 16
Reddick led only one lap: The one to the checkered flag for the team owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin.
An emotional Norris stood sobbing on the podium at Yas Marina after a year marked by intense pressure, late-season drama and one of the closest title fights in recent years.
December 8, 2025
Lawson will line up with 18-year-old Arvid Lindblad in 2026 after his current teammate Isack Hadjar was promoted to join Max Verstappen at Red Bull.
New Zealand
December 6, 2025
On Wednesday, Lawson's team Racing Bulls announced it would be keeping the 23-year-old for the 2026 season.
December 5, 2025
He will race alongside Arvid Lindblad, who has been promoted from Formula 2, while Isack Hadjar will move to the Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen.
December 3, 2025
According to a Dutch publication, several sources have said Lawson will retain his seat with Racing Bulls - Red Bull's junior outfit.
December 2, 2025
The 23-year-old Kiwi will find out if he has a spot on the grid for 2026 on Wednesday, according to Red Bull team officials.
December 1, 2025
Kiwi Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson has banked a ninth-place finish at the Qatar Grand Prix, strengthening his campaign for a full-time seat next season.
It followed a steady showing in the earlier 19-lap sprint race around the Lusail International Circuit where Lawson climbed from 16th on the grid to finish 14th.
November 30, 2025
Kiwi Racing Bulls driver locked up at the first turn and clipped McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, damaging the front of his car.
November 23, 2025
Kiwi driver clocked a fastest time of 1m 49.062s around the wet and slippery Las Vegas Strip Circuit – running 10th fastest in Q1 and sixth fastest in Q2.
November 22, 2025
The Racing Bulls driver enters the weekend off the back of a good result at the Brazilian Grand Prix earlier this month, crossing the line seventh and taking a haul of six points.
November 21, 2025
The Racing Bulls driver made his first Q3 appearance since August, delivering a timely result as he continues to fight for a full-time seat in 2026.
November 9, 2025
The Kiwi driver failed to set a second lap time during sprint qualifying and was eliminated during the first round.
November 8, 2025
The statement from Formula 1's governing body comes after Mexican racing authorities suggested Lawson was to blame for the incident.
November 1, 2025
Red Bull's senior adviser had previously stated the decision would be made during the Mexican Grand Prix weekend at the end of October.
October 28, 2025
