Lawson Scores Eighth, Praised by Racing Bulls Boss at Belgian GP

Liam Lawson, after a difficult start to the 2025 Formula One season, secured eighth place at the Belgian Grand Prix, marking his third points finish in the last six races and signaling a resurgence for the New Zealander. Despite beginning the season without points in the first seven races and being relegated from Red Bull to Racing Bulls, Lawson's strategic tyre management and timely switch to dry tyres during the wet race conditions at Spa-Francorchamps were key to his strong performance. His new team principal, Alan Permane, praised Lawson's near-perfect race, highlighting his control and ability to pull away from rivals, while Lawson expressed satisfaction with the car's pace and team strategy. Lawson's teammate, Isack Hadjar, struggled with technical issues, finishing last after losing time due to car problems. The team is optimistic about continuing Lawson's momentum into the Hungarian Grand Prix and the summer break, despite the quick turnaround and different track conditions ahead. Racing Bulls currently sits seventh in the Constructors' Championship, closely contesting points with Kick Sauber and Aston Martin.