Dec.23 (GMM) Max Verstappen says Purple Bull Racing acted too rapidly in dropping Liam Lawson after simply two races on the very begin of the 2025 season.
“Two races for a teammate, after all I didn’t agree with that on the time,” the quadruple world champion advised Viaplay.
Lawson – then nonetheless a rookie – had been promoted to the senior group to exchange Sergio Perez, however was rapidly despatched again to Racing Bulls because of the means he struggled in Australia and China.
Verstappen continued: “As a result of, finally, somebody is giving up their alternative. You then’re ruining that chance at a high group,” he added.
“I’ve to say, Liam has executed properly at Racing Bulls. You could possibly additionally say, ‘Simply let it go, I don’t care anymore,’ however two races are too quickly to decide. In the long run, Yuki (Tsunoda) bought in, and that exhibits how troublesome it was.”
Whereas Tsunoda has been dropped fully, Lawson will stay with Racing Bulls in 2026 and has welcomed the prospect for a full winter build-up.
With Christian Horner and now additionally Dr Helmut Marko gone, Purple Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff says Purple Bull’s F1 household is now properly arrange on the driving force entrance.
“Two younger drivers on the expertise group,” he mentioned, referring to Lawson and rookie Arvid Lindblad at Racing Bulls for 2026. “Isack Hadjar will get an opportunity subsequent to Max,” Mintzlaf added.
“This fits Purple Bull – we discover the very best abilities for the very best positions. I believe total we’ve executed fairly properly at that within the final 21 years.”
