Racing Bulls CEO Praises Liam Lawon’s Renewed Vitality

In a heartening development, Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer has expressed his satisfaction with the reinvigorated Liam Lawson. The Kiwi driver, who was demoted from Red Bull’s Formula 1 team after just two rounds, now finds himself back in familiar territory with .

Lawson’s Transformation

Despite not scoring a point yet on his return to the Italian squad, Lawson has shown glimpses of his potential. Bayer attributes this transformation to Lawson’s comfort in a familiar environment and his gradual return to his old self.

Bayer shared that Lawson’s confidence was not shaken but needed some time to adjust. He admitted that when he first met Lawson after his demotion, the driver seemed a bit down. However, he quickly noticed Lawson returning to his old form.

Lawson’s Performance and Team’s Progress

Bayer praised Lawson’s performance during the Bahrain weekend, despite a minor setback with DRS in qualifying. He also expressed satisfaction with Racing Bulls‘ progress in 2025 and the form of rookie Isack Hadjar.

While acknowledging some strategic risks during the opening races as one of the team’s downfalls, Bayer was optimistic about a promising racing campaign ahead. He praised Laurent [Mekies] and the team for unlocking pace in the car, which they have demonstrated in Melbourne and plan to build upon.

Bayer also highlighted Hadjar’s development as a young driver, who, despite limited experience in an F1 car, has shown great potential on and off the track. The team is pleased with his progress.