The Red Bull driver is among the drivers struggling after one of the most significant regulation changes in F1 took place this season.
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Monday 1:21pm
Lawson finished in the points for the third straight race after grabbing ninth position at Suzuka.
Monday 6:45am
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The Kiwi driver crashed through a fence during practice for the Grand Prix of Alabama after losing control at high speed, but emerged uninjured.
Sun, Mar 29
The Kiwi driver will provisionally start 14th on the grid for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix, after a frustrating day at the Suzuka Circuit.
Events in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia called off, with the next F1 race not until May 3 in Miami.
Fri, Mar 27
Speaking ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, Lawson said the sport's new regulations and cars had transformed how drivers approached a race weekend.
New Zealand
The Racing Bulls driver finished seventh in both races, securing eight points and jumping up to ninth in the World Drivers Championship standings.
Mon, Mar 16
The 19-year-old Italian pulled clear of an entertaining battle between Russell and the two Ferraris to take a commanding win at the Chinese Grand Prix overnight.
Without any rescheduling, the 22-race schedule would be the shortest since 2023.
Sun, Mar 15
Lawson qualified 14th after his final quick lap was interrupted by a yellow flag.
The Kiwi driver stormed through the field from 13th to finish seventh, securing his first points of the 2026 season.
Sat, Mar 14
Lawson said he was "quite happy" with how his qualifying session went, saying his team, Racing Bulls, had made a "good step" from practice.
Drivers have mixed opinions on the sport's new rules following the season opener in Australia, with concerns mounting ahead of this week's Chinese Grand Prix.
Tue, Mar 10
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.
Mon, Mar 9
Kiwi Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson, who started seventh on the grid, finished 13th after initially dropping to 20th early on in the race.
Sun, Mar 8
The car was left with the front-right wheel hanging off the car and substantial damage to the bodywork.
Defending champion Lando Norris made no secret of his frustration over the current regulations, and where he fears they have left the sport.
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.
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
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.
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
